e Specifications 26 Format: Video recording system: Video signal: Recording/playing time: Tape width: Tape spade: Antenna: Receiving channels: RF converter output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperatures: Weight Dimensions: VIDEO Input: Output: AUDIO ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Note: VHS PAL standard Two rotary head helical scan system PAL color and B/W signals, 625 lines 4 hours max. with E-240 tape 12.
Check before requesting service .~ 25 Before calling for servicing, please make the following Problem Possible Reason No power is supplied to the TV ar the VTR. * Power supply plug is not inserted into mains outlet. Cannot record ar audio dub. * The erasure protection tab.of the cassette is broken off. No picture produced in playback. ® Connection cable{s} disconnected. TRz Noise bars are present in the playback pictures. * Tracking {Play) control is off the center position.
® Recording from a video camera 24 Read the operation manual for the video camera carefully before connection. Connect the VTR, camera, etc., as shown in this illustration. [ To prepare for recording from a video camera 1 [ Note | Refer page 18 for preparing set up. AUX" CNORMAL™ “DUG" INSERT ON and AV [Video Channel N “QFE" Connecting a video camera CAMERA PAUSE ~— TQ VIDEO OUT TO AUDIO OUT retros RETURN VICED Return video is only necessary for camera with built-in electronic viewfinder.
e Using as an audio deck 23 This VTR can record or play hack only the Hi-F audio track without recording or playing back a video image. The BASS function cannot be used, so set the “Auto TR ** switch to the OFF position. It is not possible to record only the audio portion of a television broadcast. It is, however, possible to retard only the audio signal from other external sources, such as audio equipment or another VTR.
e Playback 1 To prepare playback Refer page 16 for preparing set up. 1 INSERT ON ON" and AV [Video] Channel Press the PLAY button to view the cassette tape. Note & Adjust the Tracking Control (Play) if necessary. » Use this control to also adjust the Hi-F audio track tracking. PLAY 1 TRACKING To view a still picture ® Press the Pause/Still button. ® Press again to resume normal play.
— e Simple-recording-timer 21 The Simple Recording Timer is useful when you wish to temporarily stop watching a TV program ma, for example, when you wish to sleep or when visitors arrive. ® See page 16 for preparing set up. ® (f the present time is not set {the time display portion then flashes). The “simple recording timed” cannot be used. NER" for "SIMULATE) NORMAL" “Bog and AV {Vidal Channel) “Penelope @ Start the simple recording timer ® Press the Simple Recording Timer button { press the button.
@ Set the hour of the starting time. ® Press the HOUR button until “10" is displayed. ® Set the minute of the starting time ® Press the forward or reverse & MIN button until “50* Is displayed. e i L Set the recording fen Pius o pinion 8 @ Set the switch to the LENGTH position =ty 7N @ Set the hour of the recording length # .;AI' ® Crass the MOUE button until ©17 is displayed. ] . eSS {1 Set the minute of the recording length " 1 ® Press the forward (P or reverse () MIN button P ":51 until #20" Is displayed.
— Recording with the programmable 49 [ or 4-event daily function timer, ] [ To prepare for TV recording ] Nita: Sse page 16 for preparing et up. 1 INSERT “NONFATAL" ON ON and AV [Video) Channel bores NOTE: When the TIMER switch is turned ON, normal operation is not possible. First make sure that the TIMER switch is turned QFF.
18 [_Io écfl'g and watch the same TV programmer 1 Set the REC SELECTOR * Set to “TUNER”, Aux T TONER L P TV/Radio transmission ® Refer to the “TV and stereo system connection”’. @ Set to "SIMULCAST". AUX 1 E FENCER S To set the recording level of the Hi-F Audio/Normal {linger) track For automatic control, set the ALC switch to ON, ALC -"DN i For manual control, set the ALC switch to OFF, and adjust the AUDIO REC LEVEL control.
Recording TV programmed 17 |_To prepare for TV recording ] Nate: See page 16 for preparing set up. “TUNER' or “SIMULATE) NORMAL" INSERT “ORE" ON and AV [Video) Channel [ Hi-F Audio Track | The audio portion of normal and multiplex broadcasts are recorded as broadcast. Audio Track/Picture REC SELECTOR ® Selects the audio and video input source. It does mot affect playback.
16 To prepare for TV recording and playback Press the OPERATE button to ON. Make sure that the TIMER Switch is OFF. Reset Tape Counter to “0D000” by pressing counter RESET button. Set REC SELECTOR to TUNER. {When recording sound from an audio system, set the selector to the “SIMULCAST” position.) Cassette insertion and goading, e o 209 —@on and AV (Video} Channel @ Set the REC SELECTOR to NORMAL.
—% o The channel selector is pruned at the factory to each channel. tf the picture is not clear or if you want to view a channel other than that preset, readjust the Preset Tuning Control as follows. Press the CHANNEL button until the desired channel is obtained, ON Select the VTR channel. @ Switcher band selector to VHF or UHF = depending on the band you desire. e Press the forward & or reverse & FAST bitten until the channel is in tuned nearly.
® Clock setting 14 ] When the AC plug of the unit is connected to the power socket, the display flashes, | © Side the switch to the NORMAL position, @ Set the day of the weak. ® Press the CLOCK and DAY buttons simultaneously. ALC the [T 0l PROCREATE @ Set the hour ® Press the CLOCK and HOUR buttons simultaneously. @ Set the minute ® Press the FLOCK button and the forward () or reverse (5) MIN button simultaneously.
13Hi-Fi Track For television viewing via the two connections illustrated below, bilingualism sound can be heard with the “AUDIT OUTPUT" at the CHILL) + CHURCH) position. One language can be heard at the “CH1(L}" position and the other language at the “CH2{R}” position. For television viewing Co lour monitor with Bilingual/Stereo sound REC SELECTOR T "TUNER " BOUGH, VHF UHF Antenna Anteing AUDIO TRUTH to “AUTO" position Care : Il [R———AUDIO OUTPUT selector CHT{L)+ CHAIR) MIXER T Position.
& Connections 12 @ |n weak TV signal areas, set to the color position when color doss not appear in the video picture. Normal TV signal reception COLOR MODE SELECTOR COLOR AUTO —Weal TV signal regretting ) COLOR MODE SELECTOR COLORATURA B ol Where prerecorded tapes are of such poor duality that loss of color occurs. Placing the color switch in the color position may enable some improvement in color quality. * In weak signal areas, it may be necessary to use a signal booster or a high gain antenna.
—_ — * Inserting the batteries [ use UM< batteries or their equivalent, 1 2 3 Slide the battery cover out to remove it. Insert the batteries with their reply aligned. Replace the battery cover. polarities pro Point the remote cantor! unit at this petition. Nos Incorrect battery use may cause damage. Observe the following precautions. ® Note the correct polarity as indicated on the unit, when inserting the batteries, * Do not mix new batteries with old donas.
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TOP and FRONT Refer to this page for derail Na. Name {Function} Page ® | Nonnuclear _ el i ion ] Press to clear the actual time and timer recording program contents. @ After a power failure or after the AC power cord has been unplugged and then plagued é TF again the timer display and V 11 operation may be incorrect ar out of order. In this case, push the "ALL CLEAR" button and set again.
[ TOP and FRONT Refer to this page for details. No. Name {Functions} Page EJECT Button : 5,15 o Loaded Cassette [indicator 5, 15 Q Persevere Video Search Indicator 5 @ PLAY Indicator 5 o FF/Forward Video Search Indicator 5 @ PAUSE/STILL Indicator 5 o RECORD Indicator 5 o Cassette Tape Compartment 5,15 © Hi;FL i 5 Illuminates when recording and when a Hi-F recorded tape Is played back. @ | STEREO Indicator . On whethh;ciha;n;\ h;oa;ca;. en_pgymgrbiarci ; prerecorded stereo tape.
e Features 4 1. VHS Hi-F stereo sound with VHS Noise Reduction to improve sound Quality. Normal audio linear track is Mono only. ® Frequency Response : 20Hz~ kHz ® Wow & Flutter © D.005% (Worms} @ Dynamic Range : More Than Bod B 2. Four Hours Recording and Playback Capability with Tape ‘E-240". 3. Sharp’s Unique Automatic New Fran Cassette Loading Stern. 4. Microcomputer Controlled Power Assist Drive New Compact Mechanism with Soft Push Operation of VTR Primary Function.
[_Dew warning indicator ] This video cassette recorder is equipped with a heater which prevents dew condensation. If excessive moisture is present inside the wit, the dew indicator lamp goes on. While the lamp is lit, & safety device prevents the unit from operating until the moisture is gone. Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when moved from a cold place to warm place, afterword e = Fating & cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Therefore wait 30 minutes before operating the unit.
& Read this manual carefully before operation 2 Important” -] Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant law in your country, Power supply ] The operating voltage of the is AC220V, BO Hz. Audition . 1 { Slots and openings in the cabinet and at the side or bottom are provided for ventilation.
on a Wise » » , Decision! With so many brands available, the choice was difficult, But after enjoying the top quality and high performance of this Sharp VTR, you'll know you were right. The purchase of this VTR will further enhance your enjoyment of television viewing. Before operating, please read this instruction manual to get the most out of your Sharp VTR. Also, please save it for future reference. It will be useful if you have any trouble during aeration.
