Sharp TCG037 Video Cassette Recorder w/ Remote Locator Transmitter User Manual Ope Manual a

Sharp Corporation Video Cassette Recorder w/ Remote Locator Transmitter Ope Manual a

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROPERATION MANUALPlease read this operation manual carefullybefore using the VCR.MODELVC-H998UGeneralInformation Setting Up BasicOperations SpecialFunctions HelpfulHintsRecordingEZ SET UPIt’s as easy as 1 2 3 4 51. Connect Cable to VCR.2. Plug into AC Power Outlet.3. Wait until completion of auto tuner channelsetting and auto clock setting, and then pressPOWER.4. Press MENU on the Remote Control, selectChannels, and press SET.5. Select Channel Preset and press SET, thenchoose:(AIR) outdoor antenna or (CATV) CableSystem.
This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses “ONLY” cassettetapes, NTSC video signals (standard in US), and 120 V AC, 60 Hz(standard US household current).For future reference, record the model and serial number (locatedon the rear of the VCR) in the space provided.Model No.:—————————Serial No.:—————————WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTEXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONThis symbol warns the user ofuninsulated voltage within theunit that can cause dangerouselectric shocks.“WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes ormodifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturercould void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.”Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NationalElectrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable groundshall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.WARNING OF DEW FORMATIONWhenever your VCR is moved from a cold to a warm environment, it is important that you plug the unit in, turnthe power on and allow it to sit for about 2 hours before attempting to play a tape. This period will allow any dewformation to evaporate. Failure to do so may result in tape and/or video head damage.After the 2 hour evaporation period, you may witness a “snowy” picture for the first few minutes of VCRoperation. This picture noise will disappear shortly thereafter.WARNING—Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impair performance.Be sure to position your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by at least 8(.CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.This symbol alerts the user thatthere are important operatingand maintenance instructions inthe literature accompanying thisunit.
CONTENTSGeneral InformationIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ANDPRECAUTIONS.................................................... 4Features ................................................................. 6Accessories ........................................................... 6Major Components of Your VCR ......................... 7Remote Control ..................................................... 8•Inserting the BatteriesUsing the Universal Remote Control................... 9•How to set the Universal Remote Control code•How to operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box orDigital Satellite ReceiverRecording a TV Program ...................................... 30•To Watch Another TV Program WhileRecording•Cassette Erase Protection•Recording Speeds•Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound•Recording MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)Broadcasts•Monitor Output When Receiving a SAPBroadcastSimple Recording Timer ....................................... 32•Changing the Contents of the SimpleRecording Timer•Cancelling the Simple Recording TimerTimer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .......... 33Timer Recording (without VCR Plus+ System) ............................. 35•Confirming Timer Programs•Cancelling Timer ProgramsRecordingConnecting the VCR ............................................. 10•After the Connection•Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector•Selecting the Video Channel on Your TV•Tape Dubbing•Auto VIEWCAM DubbingEZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting) ................... 12Setting the Language............................................ 13Setting the Clock ................................................... 13•Auto Clock Setting•Manual Clock Setting•Automatic Daylight Saving–Time (D.S.T.)AdjustmentSetting the Channels ............................................ 16•Adding Channel Memory/Erasing ChannelMemoryCable Box Set-up Function .................................. 18Digital Satellite Receiver Set-up Function .......... 20Menu Screen .......................................................... 24OSD (On Screen Display) ..................................... 24•How to Display IndicatorsMode Selection ...................................................... 25Setting upPlayback................................................................. 26•Inserting a Video Cassette•Playback•Built-in Shuttle Control SystemFast Forward and RewindVideo Search•TURBOWIND (360 2 Rewind Speed) to FastForward and Rewind•Video Search•Slow Motion Playback•Still Picture and Frame Advance•Automatic Tracking Control System•Blue Screen Noise Elimination•Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism•Full Automatic Playback•Automatic Head Cleaning System•Audio Output ModeBasic OperationsRemote Pager ........................................................ 38Sharp Super Picture.............................................. 38Recorded Section Auto Repeat ........................... 38DPSS (Digital Program Search System) ............. 39Skip Search............................................................ 39Instant Replay........................................................ 39Auto Zero Back...................................................... 40Tamper Proof ......................................................... 40Special FunctionsSpecifications ........................................................ 41Pre–Service Call Checklist ................................... 42Service Information............................................... 42Cable TV Connections .......................................... 43Quick Operation Guide for Spanish/Guía deoperación rápida en español ............................. 45LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ 48Helpful Hints
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONREAD THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating your VCR.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on your VCR and in this manual.INSTALLATION1. Operate only from a power source indicated on your VCR or in this manual. If you areunsure of your power supply, ask your local power company.2. As a safety feature, your VCR is equipped with either a 2-wire polarized plug (oneplug blade bigger than the other) or a 3-wire grounded plug (a third pin forgrounding). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The3-wire grounded plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet.If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do notmodify the plug. To do so will void the safety feature.3. Protect and route power cords so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anythingplaced on or against them. Be especially careful at plug-ins, conveniencereceptacles, or cord exit points from the VCR. Frayed power cords or damaged plugsare hazardous. Have them replaced by a qualified service technician.Overloaded wall outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shockhazards.4. Do not cover or block ventilation holes in the VCR cabinet. Doing so may damage theVCR or cassette, or cause fire.Do not place your VCR on a soft surface which could block ventilation holes on thebottom. Avoid enclosed installations such as bookshelves or racks unless ventilationis adequate.5. Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes, or temperature extremes.Dew may form inside your VCR or on the cassette.6. To avoid costly damage or injury, place your VCR flat on a solid, stable surface freefrom vibrations; do not place any heavy objects on top of it. Use only a cart, stand,tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer; follow all instructionsregarding their use exactly.7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combinationto overturn.OPERATION/CLEANING1. Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impairperformance. Be sure to position your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by atleast 8(.2. Keep your VCR away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wetbasements, and swimming pools.3. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, shock or otherhazards.4. If your VCR has been exposed to rain, moisture or strong impact, unplug it and haveit inspected by a qualified service technician before resuming use.5. Unplug your VCR and disconnect it from the antenna and/or cable system during alightning storm or an extended period of discontinued use.6. Unplug your VCR before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not usecleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, orelectrical shock. These substances may also mar the finish of your VCR.7. Never open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in this manual.Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards.It may also cause serious damage to your VCR.23467651
2. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric lightor power circuits, or where it can come into contact with power lines or circuits. When installing an outsideantenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from coming into contact with power lines or circuits;contact with them might be fatal.SERVICE1. Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a qualified service technician. (SeeLIMITED WARRANTY at the end of this manual.)2. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized partsmay cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.3. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that your VCRis in safe operating order.OTHERS1. It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United Statesand that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.2. Normally, your VCR does not require head cleaning. However, the heads may become clogged when an oldor damaged tape is used. If the playback picture becomes blurred, the heads may need cleaning. Headcleaning should be performed by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Center orAuthorized Service Station. Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality. Excessive use ofcleaning tapes may also damage the heads.88. Keep liquids and foreign objects away from your VCR. Never operate your VCR ifany liquid or foreign object has entered it. Electrical shorts could result and possiblycause fire or shock hazards. Unplug your VCR immediately and have it inspected bya qualified service technician.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONSOUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING AND POWER LINES1. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system isgrounded, thus providing some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 ofthe National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information regarding proper grounding of themast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of groundingconductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for thegrounding electrode. See diagram below.EXAMPLE OF ANTENNAGROUNDING AS PER NATIONALELECTRICAL CODENEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA LEAD-IN WIREELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NEC SECTION810–20)GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION810–21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)GROUND CLAMPGeneralInformation
FeaturesCommon Features• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound• Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder— Lets you record stereo or SAP (Separate AudioProgram) broadcasts.• *The VCR Plus+ Programming System/Cable BoxChannel Control Function/Digital Satellite Re-ceiver Control Function• TURBOWIND — 360 2 Rewind Speed to Fastforward and Rewind.• EZ Set Up — VCR tuner channels and clock areautomatically set for both Air and Cable channels.• Double-Azimuth 4-Heads•19µ Clear Picture System (in EP mode) — Forenhanced picture quality in EP (Extended Play)mode.• Auto VIEWCAM Dubbing function• System for Better Resolution and Color Re-production• Multi-Language (English/Spanish/French) OSD(On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance— On-screen setting and recording instructions.• 181-channel PLL Quartz Synthesized RandomAccess Tuner with Automatic Channel Setting• Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism• 1-Year, 8-Event Programmable Timer• Simple Recording Timer• Universal Remote Control— Operates the VCR and basic functions of variousTVs, Cable Boxes, and some Digital Satellite Re-ceivers.— Remote Pager function• Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture qualityduring playback.• Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance• Real-Time Counter — Displays accurate tape time.• Automatic Daylight Saving–Time (D.S.T.) Ad-justment — Automatically adjusts VCR clock todaylight saving–time.• Blue Screen Noise Elimination• Auto Tracking Control System — Automaticallyadjusts tracking during playback.• Digital Program Search System (DPSS) — Quicklylocates the beginning of a specific recording.• Skip Search — Quickly operates a forward videosearch in 30 second intervals, then resumes play-back.• Instant Replay — Quickly operates a reverse videosearch in 20 second intervals, then resumesplayback.• Auto Zero Back — Quickly finds “0:00.00” pointand stops there.• Recorded Section Auto Repeat — Continuallyplays back a recorded section of the tape.• Full Automatic Playback• Tamper Proof — Prevents accidental change of theoperation mode.• Up to 8 Hours of Recording and Playback (withT-160 cassette)• Built-in Shuttle Control System — Rewind andfast-forward with a single control.• Built-in Front AV Jacks — For easy connection ofaudio/video equipment such as the Sharp Viewcam.• Automatic Head Cleaning System — Cleans the VCRvideo heads each time you insert and eject a tape.* VCR Plus+ C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gem-star Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ systemis manufactured under license from Gemstar Develop-ment Corporation.Be sure that thefollowingaccessories areall included withyour VCR.AccessoriesAA batteries forthe remotecontrol unitRound coaxial cable(75 Ohm, 1 m [3-1/4 ft.])QCNW-0262AJZZorQCNW-0298AJZZRemote control unit
Major Components of Your VCR[Rear]•The display will return to the original mode (counter or clock display) 3 seconds after theVCR enters the operation mode.3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector (see Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector)Connection terminals (see Tape Dubbing)Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and Cable TV Connections)
Remote ControlInserting the BatteriesMake sure that the batteries have been properly installed first. Fit three batteries type“AA”. If the remote control stops working, fit new batteries.Ensure the batteries are fitted correctly, matching the polarities (j/k) indicated in theremote control.• The operating life of the batteries will shorten if the Remote Pager function is frequentlyused.• After changing the batteries in the remote control, the code settings for the TV, cable boxand Digital Satellite Receiver must be re-entered.•Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.•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 the remote control will not be operated for an extended period of time.•If the remote control does not function properly when new batteries are installed, remove the batteries and wait 5 minutesbefore re-installing them.
EMERSONFISHERFUNAIGEGOLDSTARHITACHIJVCMAGNAVOXMITSUBISHIPANASONICRCASAMSUNGSANYOSHARPSONYTOSHIBAZENITH18160506, 0817141508101312, 2006, 081916010209110407–100100100–100100100–––100–100100–100/ENT.100ENT.100/ENT.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXTECHNOL ACE 03 –XXX––XX–XXX–XXXXXXX–XXXXXUsing the Universal Remote ControlHow to set the Universal Remote Control codeThe Universal Remote Control can operate the basic functions of 20 different types of TVs, 18 different types ofCable Boxes and 2 different types of Digital Satellite Receivers.To enter the Universal Remote Control code for your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver, follow the in-structions below.There may be some TVs, Cable Boxes or Digital Satellite Receivers that cannot be operated with thisremote control. Use the original remote control in that case.For Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver SettingSetting the Manufacturer’s Code Directly!Press CABLE/SAT. and CH ∂ on the remotecontrol simultaneously.@Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code with thenumbered buttons (Ex. 02 4 “0”, “2”) on theremote control within 10 seconds after releasingCABLE/SAT. and CH ∂.• Refer to the code list for the buttons which work with eachbrand.• SAT. stands for Digital Satellite Receiver.There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will func-tion with your TV, cable box or digital satellite receiver.For TV SettingSetting the Manufacturer’s Code Directly!Press TV and CH ∂ on the remote controlsimultaneously.@Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code with thenumbered buttons (Ex. 02 4 “0”, “2”) on theremote control within 10 seconds after releasingTV and CH ∂.•Refer to the code list for the buttons which work with eachbrand.How to operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite ReceiverTo operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver, first press VCR, TV or CABLE/SAT. to switch tothe desired mode.•If the batteries in the remote control are changed, the code settings must be re-entered.•Some brands have more than one remote code listed, due to changes in the remote codes. In such cases, try more thanone code to find the code that operates your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver.* Only for RCA (SAT.)POWER ON–CABLE/SAT. buttonPOWER OFF–POWER button01, 04, 05, 06, 0702, 03, 0816131418151314191709, 10, 112012ENT.–ENT.–ENT.–ENT.–ENT.–––ENT.ENT.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXJERROLD OAKPANASONICPHILIPSPIONEERRCA*RCA (SAT.)REGALSCIENTIFIC ATLANTASONY (SAT.)ZENITH
Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel SelectorThe 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector changes the VCR OUTPUT to standardTV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the samechannel (i.e. TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL selector on 3).Your VCR is set to channel 3 at the factory, so your TV should be tuned tochannel 3 as well. If channel 3 is an active broadcast channel in your area, setthe VCR 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector to 4 and tune your TV to channel 4.Connecting the VCREach type of antenna and TV system requires a different method of connection. If you have cable TV (CATV),see page 43 for Cable TV connection.To determine the correct type of connection, first check the type of antenna and TV terminal in use.Make the connections as shown below.•Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of adaptor, separator, transformer or combiner that might berequired.After the ConnectionPlug in the power cords of the VCR and TV. Then go to the following Setting Up section.ANT/CABLEAntenna typeCombined VHF/UHFantenna cableVCR RearSeparate VHF/UHFantenna cableType of TV TerminalUHFVHFVHF UHFU/V INUHF VHFororVHF/UHF antennacable or adaptorUHF flat twin-leadantenna cable Suppliedcoaxialcable(separator, not supplied)(combiner, not supplied)VHF coaxialantenna cableConnect the flat twin-lead cable to atransformer (300 Ohm to 75 Ohm,not supplied)U/V INUHF VHFVHF MATCHING BOX75Ω300ΩConnect the roundcoaxial cable to a transformer(75 Ohm to 300 Ohm, not supplied)(separator, not supplied)VHF UHF3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNELselectorRear of Your VCRSelecting the Video Channel on Your TVTo view the output of your VCR on your TV, you must select the video channel (3 or 4) on your TV thatcorresponds with the output channel set above.

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