CONTENTS
General Information
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 4
Features ................................................................. 6
Accessories ........................................................... 6
Major Components of Your VCR ......................... 7
Remote Control ..................................................... 8
• Inserting the Batteries
Using the Universal Remote Control ................... 9
• How to set the Universal Remote Control code
• How to operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or
Digital Satellite Receiver
Recording a TV Program ...................................... 30
• To Watch Another TV Program While
Recording
• Cassette Erase Protection
• Recording Speeds
• Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• Recording MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)
Broadcasts
• Monitor Output When Receiving a SAP
Broadcast
Simple Recording Timer ....................................... 32
• Changing the Contents of the Simple
Recording Timer
• Cancelling the Simple Recording Timer
Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .......... 33
Timer Recording
(without VCR Plus+ System) ............................. 35
• Confirming Timer Programs
• Cancelling Timer Programs
Recording
Connecting the VCR ............................................. 10
• After the Connection
• Setting the 3
↔
4 Output Channel Selector
• Selecting the Video Channel on Your TV
• Tape Dubbing
• Auto VIEWCAM Dubbing
EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting) ................... 12
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 Video Cassette
• Playback
• Built-in Shuttle Control System
Fast Forward and Rewind
Video Search
• TURBOWIND (360
2
Rewind Speed) to Fast
Forward 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 Mode
Basic Operations
Remote Pager ........................................................ 38
Sharp Super Picture .............................................. 38
Recorded Section Auto Repeat ........................... 38
DPSS (Digital Program Search System) ............. 39
Skip Search ............................................................ 39
Instant Replay ........................................................ 39
Auto Zero Back ...................................................... 40
Tamper Proof ......................................................... 40
Special Functions
Specifications ........................................................ 41
Pre–Service Call Checklist ................................... 42
Service Information ............................................... 42
Cable TV Connections .......................................... 43
Quick Operation Guide for Spanish/Guía de
operación rápida en español ............................. 45
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ 48
Helpful Hints