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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
(VC-H965U)
[IMPORTANT]
EZ SET UP
(AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP)
! Connect Antenna/Cable
to VCR first.
@ Then, plug into AC
Power Outlet.
MODEL
VC-A565U
VC-H965U
# Do not press the POWER
button until completion of
EZ SET UP.
Current time will be displayed
and flashing.
$ EZ SET UP complete.
Detail: Please see page 17
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- Page 1 MODEL VC-A565U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VC-H965U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR. (VC-H965U) [IMPORTANT] EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) Current time will be displayed and flashing. ! Connect Antenna/Cable @ Then, plug into AC # Do not press the POWER $ EZ SET UP complete.
- Page 2 After the 2 hour evaporation period, you may witness a “snowy” picture for the first few minutes of VCR operation. This picture noise will disappear shortly thereafter. ® ® s an NERGY artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY TAR is a . registered mark.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards And Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. - Page 4 If the playback picture becomes blurred, the heads may need cleaning. Head cleaning should be performed by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or Authorized Service Station. Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality. Excessive use of...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
OSD (On Screen Display) ........16 Special Functions • How to Display Indicators EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting) ....17 Sharp Super Picture ..........34 Setting the Language ..........18 Recorded Section Auto Repeat ......34 Setting the Clock ........... 18 Auto Zero Back ............ -
Page 6: Features
Features Only for VC-H965U • Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture quality during playback. • Hi-Fi Stereo Sound • 5 seconds Timer Backup • Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder • Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance — Lets you record stereo or SAP (Separate Audio •... -
Page 7: Major Components Of Your Vcr
VCR mode • The display will return to channel setting mode when STOP is pressed during operation mode. [Rear] (VC-H965U) (VC-A565U) Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and Cable TV Connections) Cable TV Connections) -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control Mode Select buttons (VCR, TV, CABLE/SAT.) • USED TO SELECT THE COMPONENT (VCR, TV, CABLE BOX/SAT.) TO BE OPERATED. POWER button (p. 18) EJECT button (p. 24) ON SCREEN button (p. 16) TV/VCR button (p. 18) DISPLAY button (p. -
Page 9: Using The Universal Remote Control
– – 06, 08 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 09, 10, 11 – – SAMSUNG SONY (SAT.) ENT. SANYO ZENITH ENT. SHARP – * Only for RCA (SAT.) 100/ENT. SONY POWER ON–CABLE/SAT. button POWER OFF–POWER button TECHNOL ACE – TOSHIBA ENT. ZENITH –... -
Page 10: Connecting The Vcr
Connecting the VCR The connection method differs depending on the type of TV. If you have cable TV (CATV), see Cable TV Connections. RF Connection (for connection to a TV without AV terminals) ! Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. @ Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. -
Page 11: Setting The 3
Connecting the VCR Setting the 3 4 Output Channel The 3 4 Output Channel lets you change the VCR OUTPUT to standard TV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the same channel (i.e TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT channel on 3 too). ! Press POWER to turn the power off. -
Page 12: After The Connection
Cable TV Connections Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels. • Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company. Set the 3 4 Output Channel of the VCR to 3 or 4. See Setting the 3 4 Output Channel on page 11. - Page 13 Cable TV Connections Connection with cable box • Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then go to “After the Connection”. VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model) Cable Box Coaxial cable (Not supplied) TV Rear From ANT/CABLE CATV...
- Page 14 Cable TV Connections Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output. For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (in- cluding descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.
- Page 15 2 and the VCR must be the same. • If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV programme. • If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company or the nearest Sharp Authorized Service.
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Page 16: Menu Screen
- - - - - - - Function status S T O P 1 2 3 Fast Sharp Super Picture forward S . P I C T U R E O N S T E R E O Stereo/SAP mode... -
Page 17: Ez Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting)
EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting) IMPORTANT (Caution during EZ Set Up): • Do not press the POWER button on the VCR or remote control. • Do not insert a video cassette into the VCR. The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the VCR and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet. -
Page 18: Setting The Language
Setting the Language When you use the VCR for the first time or the power is (Remote Control) interrupted for more than 5 seconds (power failure, etc.), you should set the language to be used for the MENU ∂ screen. MENU ©... -
Page 19: Manual Clock Setting
Setting the Clock $ Select a channel that carries EDS signals with ß/ ©. Ex.: 07 • The number of channels that can be selected depends E D S C H S E T A U T O M A N U A L ß... -
Page 20: Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.s.t.)
Setting the Clock # Select “TIME” with ß/© and set time by holding ∂/ƒ. Ex.: 10:28 AM C L O C K Numbered buttons can be used instead of ∂/ƒ to set ß /© T I M E D A T E Y E A R D S T time and date. -
Page 21: Setting The Channels
Setting the Channels Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory. (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125) • Make sure that the cable (antenna or CATV) is connected to the IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. ! Press MENU. -
Page 22: Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel
Setting the Channels Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel Memory Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory. ! Select the channel to be added with the numbered buttons and the channel to be erased with the CH ∂/ƒ or numbered buttons. @ Press MENU. -
Page 23: Mode Selection
Mode Selection MODE SELECTION You can use the SET UP–selection screen to select the mode for basic features. • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. Press POWER and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (“VCR” will light on the multi-function display). ! Press MENU. -
Page 24: Playback
Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically and “ ” appears on the multi-function display. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode. -
Page 25: Video Search
Playback Video Search Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture. ! During playback, press FF for forward video search or REW for reverse video search. There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR switches between them each time the button is pressed. -
Page 26: Quick Start With Full Loading Mechanism
Playback 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 PLAY, it takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback is engaged when in the standby mode. -
Page 27: Recording A Tv Programme
Recording a TV Programme • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 4 Output Channel.) • Press POWER and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (“VCR” will light on the multi-function display). Only for Hi-Fi model •... -
Page 28: Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
Recording a TV Programme Only for Hi-Fi model Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Your VCR records AUDIO signals on two types of audio tracks. Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in FM format. Multi-sound broadcasts (Stereo or SAP [Separate Audio Programme]) are recorded on two channels. Linear: All audio signals are recorded in mono on the linear audio track. -
Page 29: Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions
• You can also use the front AV jacks. Select “ ” (Aux. 2 input) by pressing INPUT twice. Only for Hi-Fi model •If source VCR is a monaural mode, connect the audio cable to “AUDIO-L” of the dubbing VCR. (VC-A565U) (VC-H965U) Source VCR Source VCR... -
Page 30: Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer SIMPLE RECORDING TIMER The Simple Recording Timer (SRT) enables you to set the recording stop time. The SRT can be set on the TV screen by using the remote control. The SRT cannot be set if the clock has not been set. Make sure the clock is set before setting the SRT. •... -
Page 31: Recording With The Timer
Recording with the Timer • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab opening covered. Power will turn on automatically. • Press TV/VCR to select “VCR” (“VCR” will light on the multi-function display). •... - Page 32 Recording with the Timer & Press SET. • To programme the additional timer settings, press SET 1 / 2 D A T E S T A R T S T O P and repeat steps @–&. 8 / 1 0 9 : 0 5 PM 1 0 : 3 5 PM S P - - / - - - - - - : - -...
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Page 33: Confirming Timer Programmes
Recording with the Timer Confirming Timer Programmes You can see on the Timer setting screen a list of all timer programmes that are already set. • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Press POWER and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (“VCR” will light on the multi-function display). ! Press PROG.. -
Page 34: Sharp Super Picture
• When playing S-VHS tape 1. Sharp Super Picture is set to off automatically. When finished playback, the setting will return to the previous setting. 2. You cannot change ON/OFF setting manually. • The ON/OFF status of the Sharp Super Picture can be checked when ON SCREEN is pressed to display OSD. -
Page 35: Dpss (Digital Programme Search System)
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) You can quickly locate a desired section of the tape with this Current tape position feature. Rewind Fast forward –1 Index Signal An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer Index signals recording. -
Page 36: Tamper Proof
Tamper Proof 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. Tamper Proof ! Press TAMPER PROOF on the remote control for about 2 seconds. -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Format: VHS NTSC Standard Video Recording System: Rotary Two-Head Helical Scanning Number of Video Heads: 4 Video Signal Standard: NTSC Colour System Audio Recording System: 1 Stationary Head for Linear Audio 2 Rotary Heads for Hi-Fi stereo (Only for Hi-Fi model) Tape Width: 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) Tape Speed: (SP) 33.35 mm/sec (1.31 i.p.s.) (LP) 16.67 mm/sec (0.66 i.p.s.) (playback only) -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few minutes and reset EZ Set Up for AIR/CATV operation. Service Information To obtain the name and address of the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or Authorized Service Centre, please contact: HEADQUARTERS:... - Page 39 Memo...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
Sharp product or the loss of information. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred.