User manual SHARP VC-H851S

[. . . ] Rapid temperature changes and storage or operation in extremely high humidity environments may cause "dew" to condense inside the VCR cabinet. Should dew form inside the unit, the DEW indicator will light and all normal VCR operations will be Inoperable. ⷠAs an extra measure of protection for the video heads, wait another 5 minutes after the DEW indicator goes out before using the VCR. ⷠThe dew sensor may take a few minutes to detect moisture. [. . . ] When the end of the tape is reached, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning and ejects the cassette. ⷠIf an NTSC tape or a PAL or MESECAM tape recorded in LP mode is played back in Still Picture, Frame Advance, Slow Motion, Double Speed, or Video Search mode, the top of the picture will be distorted, but this does indicate a VCR malfunction. ⷠTo save power, the VCR will automatically exit Shuttle mode if the Shuttle dial is not used for morethan one minute. This function makes the picture on the dubbed tape closer to the original. This VCR allows you to view NTSC~format tapes on your PAL-compatible TV receiver, as well as on an NTSC-compatible or multi-standard TV set. NOTES: It is advisable that this VCR be used, as a rule, with an NTSC-compatible TV set or with a multistandard TV receiver with NTSC 3. While the VCR is usable with a PAL-compatible TV receiver as well, please note the following restrictions: The vertical raster size is slightly smaller than normal. ⷠIf the PAL TV lacks a V-HOLD control, you cannot view NTSC video programmes because the vertical synchronization will remain "out. " If your PAL TV has a V-HOLD control, you can enjoy NTSC videos by stabilizing the vertical sync. Horizontal lines may appear on the screen when using special playback functions (Video Search, Stiil Screen, Slow Shuttle). Also, these horizontal lines may be accompanied by a loss of colour, depending on their position. nOTE: · Whenyou wishto play a tape with its erasure prevention tab unremoved (or removed but covered up with tape), load the cassette (theVCR will automatically turn on), and pressthe PLAY button. Stereo and bilingual audio are available only at the AUDIO OUT jacks. How to Use VISS ADD Play back the tape, watch the picture and listen to the sound until you locate the place where you wish to add the VISS signal, then press the PAUSE/STILL button. frpYifsstf1e~~REWoutforn6peifdrrn-- aHelierseVidetrSearchfdraobtJt-1 second (approx. 3 to 4 seconds of playing time), then immediately press the PAUSE/STILL button to freeze the picture. At this point, the VISS index signal is being registered. When "VISS ADD" disappears from the OSO, registration of the VISS signal is complete. How to Use VISS ERASE Find the iocation of the VISS signal you want to erase by using the OPSS function (see page 27). --~ Press the ~ FF button to carry out Forward Video Search for about 1 second (approx. 5 seconds of playing time), then immediately press the PAUSE/STILL button to freeze the picture. ) At this time, VISS ERASE will light up on the OSO. [. . . ] The following problems do not always denote a broken VCR. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. Make sure the AC power cord is properly plugged into the wall socket and the AC power does not light. Wait until the DEW indicator goes even if LED indicator is lit. [. . . ]