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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

READ THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating your VCR.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on your VCR and in this manual.

INSTALLATION

1. Operate only from a power source indicated on your VCR or in this manual. If you are

unsure 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 (one

plug blade bigger than the other) or a 3-wire grounded plug (a third pin for
grounding). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The
3-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 not
modify 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 anything

placed on or against them. Be especially careful at plug-ins, convenience
receptacles, or cord exit points from the VCR. Frayed power cords or damaged plugs
are hazardous. Have them replaced by a qualified service technician.

Overloaded wall outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shock
hazards.

4. Do not cover or block ventilation holes in the VCR cabinet. Doing so may damage the

VCR or cassette, or cause fire.

Do not place your VCR on a soft surface which could block ventilation holes on the
bottom. Avoid enclosed installations such as bookshelves or racks unless ventilation
is 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 free

from 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 instructions
regarding 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 combination
to overturn.

OPERATION/CLEANING

1. 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

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2. Keep your VCR away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wet

basements, and swimming pools.

3. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, shock or other

hazards.

4. If your VCR has been exposed to rain, moisture or strong impact, unplug it and have

it inspected by a qualified service technician before resuming use.

5. Unplug your VCR and disconnect it from the antenna and/or cable system during a

lightning storm or an extended period of discontinued use.

6. Unplug your VCR before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use

cleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or
electrical 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.

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Summary of Contents for VC-H998U

Page 1: ...l Functions Helpful Hints Recording EZ SET UP It s as easy as 1 2 3 4 5 1 Connect Cable to VCR 2 Plug into AC Power Outlet 3 Wait until completion of auto tuner channel setting and auto clock setting and then press POWER 4 Press MENU on the Remote Control select Channels and press SET 5 Select Channel Preset and press SET then choose AIR outdoor antenna or CATV Cable System ...

Page 2: ...ing and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical WARNING OF DEW FORMATION Whenever your VCR is moved from a cold to a warm environment it is important that you plug the unit in turn the power on and allow it to sit for about 2 hours before attempting to play a tape This period will all...

Page 3: ...2 Setting the Language 13 Setting the Clock 13 Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Automatic Daylight Saving Time D S T Adjustment Setting the Channels 16 Adding Channel Memory Erasing Channel Memory Cable Box Set up Function 18 Digital Satellite Receiver Set up Function 20 Menu Screen 24 OSD On Screen Display 24 How to Display Indicators Mode Selection 25 Setting up Playback 26 Inserting a Vi...

Page 4: ...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 free from 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 instructions regarding their use exactly 7 An a...

Page 5: ...technician Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality Excessive use of cleaning tapes may also damage the heads 8 8 Keep liquids and foreign objects away from your VCR Never operate your VCR if any liquid or foreign object has entered it Electrical shorts could result and possibly cause fire or shoc...

Page 6: ...tic Daylight Saving Time D S T Ad justment Automatically adjusts VCR clock to daylight saving time Blue Screen Noise Elimination Auto Tracking Control System Automatically adjusts tracking during playback Digital Program Search System DPSS Quickly locates the beginning of a specific recording Skip Search Quickly operates a forward video search in 30 second intervals then resumes play back Instant ...

Page 7: ...original mode counter or clock display 3 seconds after the VCR 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 ...

Page 8: ...or the TV cable box and 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 b...

Page 9: ...onds after releasing CABLE SAT and CH Refer to the code list for the buttons which work with each brand 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 Setting Setting the Manufacturer s Code Directly Press TV and CH on the remote control simultaneously Enter the 2 digit man...

Page 10: ...r Service Center for the type of adaptor separator transformer or combiner that might be required After the Connection Plug in the power cords of the VCR and TV Then go to the following Setting Up section ANT CABLE Antenna type Combined VHF UHF antenna cable VCR Rear Separate VHF UHF antenna cable Type of TV Terminal UHF VHF VHF UHF U V I N U H F V H F or or VHF UHF antenna cable or adaptor UHF fl...

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