Specifications

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New Sharp Super Picture
This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture
quality.
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S.PICTTJRE ON
Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR.
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“S.PlCTURE ON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds.
Each time the button is pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF.
(The New Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory.)
ON:
Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will
create a clearer image during playback.
OFF:
Set to OFF when playing back a tape on the VCR while editing or when strong noise
appears on the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an editing source.
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l This function only operates during playback. It will not
operate when recording or watching a TV programme
with the VCR tuner.
l This function can not be set to ON/OFF with the MENU
screen displayed.
l If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds
(power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.
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Zero-Back Function
The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “O:OO.OO”
ooint and stop there.
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ZEROBACK
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Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR button on the
remote control at the point you wish to return to later. “O:OO.OO” IS dis-
played.
Press the ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The VCR
automatically detects the direction of the “O:OO.OO” position and fast
forwards (or rewinds) the tape.
When the tape reaches the “O:OO.OO” position, the tape automatically stops.
*The zero-back function does
not operate during recording. The function works during the playback. stop, fast
forward, rewind and video search modes.
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DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSS feature makes use of
VISS (index) signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.
VISS (Index) Signal
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An V/S’S (index) signal is automatically recorded
on the tape at the start of ordinary recording,
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’ VISS (Index signals)
Load a tape containing VISS (index) signals into the VCR.
Select the VISS (index) number of the desired programme using the DPSS
8 or e button on the remote control.
Search starts immediately. (When a signal is located, the displayed num-
ber decreases.)
When the selected VISS (index) signal-encoded section is found, play-
back begins automatically.
1 l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.
l DPSS may not function properly if the VISS (index)
*The DPSS function cannot be used wtth tapes that
signals are too close together (within 3 minutes of
contain no VISS (index) signals.
each other).
l The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.
l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing the PLAY/x2 or
l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, timer
STOP button.
standby, and trmer recording modes, or when there IS
l If the tape reaches Its end or is rewound completely
no cassette loaded.
before locating the desrred VISS (index) signal, DPSS
is cancelled.
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