Sharp VC-FH30SM Operating Manual

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VC-FH30SM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL

VIDEOBANDSPELARE ANVÄNDARHANDBOK

KUVANAUHURI KÄYTTÖOHJE

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VIDEOMASKINE BETJENINGSVEJLEDNING VIDEOSPILLER BRUKSANVISNING

●POWERSAVE FEATURE

●CHILD LOCK

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

●AUTO TUNING

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Dear SHARP customer Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. GIven proper care it will provide years of entertainment for the

whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before attempting to operate the VCR.

● Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the

● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission from SHARP

Electronics (UK) Ltd.

THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.

Bästa SHARP-kund Vi tackar dig för ditt köp av videobandspelare från SHARP.

Om du sköter videobandspelaren på rätt sätt kommer den att skänka dig och hela din familj mycket nöje under lång tid framöver. Studera denna bruksanvisning noggrant innan du använder videobandspelaren.

● Audiovisuella material och produkter kan lyda under upphovsrättslagen och får då inte spelas in utan tillstånd från

upphovsrättsinnehavaren. Kontrollera vilka lagar som gäller i ditt land.

● Denna skrift får inte till någon del reproduceras, lagras eller spridas i någon form utan tillstånd från SHARP ELECTRONICS

(EUROPE) GmbH.

DENNA BRUKSANVISNING GÄLLER FÖR FLERA OLIKA MODELLER. OBSERVERA ATT ALLA FUNKTIONER OCH EGENSKAPER SOM BEHANDLAS I TEXTEN KANSKE INTE AVSER JUST DIN MODELL.

Hyvä asiakas

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lupaa.

OHEINEN OPASKIRJA SISÄLTÄÄ USEIDEN ERI KUVANAUHURIMALLIEN KÄYTTÖOHJEET. HANKKIMASSASI LAITTEESSA EI VÄLTTÄMÄTTÄ OLE KAIKKIA MAINITTUJA OMINAISUUKSIA.

Kære Sharp kunde. Tak fordi De købte denne SHARP videomaskine. Med den rette pleje vil den kunne give mange års

underholdning til hele familien. Læs venligst denne manual grundigt, før De forsøger at anvende videomaskinen.

● Audiovisuelt materiale kan være omfattet af copyright. I så fald må det ikke optages uden tilladelse fra indehaveren af en sådan

● Ingen del af denne publikation må gengives, lagres eller udsendes i nogen form uden forudgående tilladelse fra SHARP

Electronics (UK) Ltd.

DENNE MANUAL OMFATTER EN RÆKKE MODELLER. ALLE DE NÆVNTE FUNKTIONER GÆLDER MÅSKE IKKE FOR NETOP DERES VIDEOMASKINE.

Kjære SHARP-kunde. Takk for at du har kjøpt denne videospilleren fra SHARP. Med riktig vedlikehold vil den gi mange år med

underholdning for hele familien. Les nøye gjennom denne bruksanvisningen før du begynner å bruke videospilleren

Opphavsrett

● Audiovisuelt materiale kan inneholde av kopibeskyttet arbeid som ikke kan spilles inn uten tillatelse fra eieren av opphavsretten.

Se gjeldende lover om opphavsrett og kopibeskyttelse.

● Ingen del av denne publikasjonen kan reproduseres, lagres eller overføres på noen form uten forhåndstillatelse fra SHARP

Electronics Ltd., Storbritannia.

DENNE HÅNDBOKEN GJELDER FOR EN REKKE MODELLER. ALLE DE OMTALTE FUNKSJONENE FINNES IKKE NØDVENDIGVIS PÅ DIN VIDEOSPILLER.

(i)

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2. STANDBY

3. AUDIO OUT

4. EJECT

5. VOLUME

1. VCR

6. MENU

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

16. TV

17. TIMER ON/OFF

18. MODE ON

SCREEN DISPLAY

19. DISPLAY

20. CHANNEL

21. SET

22. MENU SELECT

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. NUMBER

BUTTONS

8. AM/PM or

9. REWIND 29. FAST FORWARD

10. STOP

11. RECORD

12. SLOW

13. TAPE SPEED

14. DIRECT RECORD

15. A.DUB (

has no function with this model

)

VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.

If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only differences in function are shown below:

Moving UP/DOWN menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

This button

FUNCTION

OSD

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

[]buttons [ ] buttons

23. CLEAR

24. ZERO BACK

25. SKIP SEARCH

26. SUPER SHARP

PICTURE

27. CHILD LOCK

28. INPUT SELECT

30. PLAY/X2

31. PAUSE/STILL

32. DPSS

/SLOW SPEED

33. TV/VCR

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL buttons.

Rotate the shuttle dial

counter clockwise/clockwise

(ii)

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KNAPPAR PÅ FJÄRRKONTROLLEN

1. VIDEOBANDSPELARE

2. STANDBY-LÄGE

3. AUDIO OUT

4. EJECT

5. VOLYM

6. MENU

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. FM/EM eller

9. ÅTERSPOLNING

10. STOPP

11. INSPELNING

12. SLOW

13. INSPELNINGSHASTIGHETEN

14. DIRECT TV RECORD

15. A.DUB (Denna knapp har inte någon

funtion på denna modell

16. TV

Videobandspelarens frontpanel/motsvarande funktioner på fjärrkontrollen.

Du kan om du vill, eller om batterierna i fjärrkontrollen är slut, använda kontrollerna på videobandspelarens frontpanel. Skillnaderna mellan funktionerna listas nedan:

)

17. TIMER AV/PÅ

18. SKÄRMPANEL

19. DISPLAY

20. KANAL

21. BEKRÄFTA

22. MENYVAL

23. MAKULERA

24. ZERO BACK

25. SKIP-SÖKNING

26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE

27. BARNLÅS

28. VAL AV INGÅNG

29. FRAMSPOLNING

30. PLAY/X2

31. PAUS/STILLBILD

32. DPSS

33. TV/VIDEOBANDSPELARE

[ ]

/SLOW

FUNKTION

BILDSKÄRMSMENY

Meny: Flytta UPP/NED

Meny: Flytta till

HÖGER/VÄNSTER

ÄRRKONTROLLSFUNKTIONER

[ ] knappar [ ] knappar

(ii)

FUNKTIONER PÅ

VIDEOBANDSPELARENS

FRONTPANEL

CHANNEL knappar.

Vrid snabbspolningsringen

medsols/motsols

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KUVANAUHURIN KAUKOSÄÄDIN

1. KUVANAUHURI

2. VALMIUSTILA

3. AUDIO OUT

4. EJECT

5. ÄÄNENVOIMAKKUUS

6. VALIKKO

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. AM/PM TAI

9. TAKAISINKELAUS

10. PYSÄYTYSPAINIKE

11. NAUHOITUSPAINIKE

12. HIDASTUS

13. NAUHAN NOPEUS

14. DIRECT TV RECORD

15. A.DUB (Tälle painikkeelle ei ole asetettu toimintoa tässä mallissa)

16. TV

18. TOIMINTOTILAN KUVARUUTUNÄYTTÖ

19. DISPLAY

20. KANAVA

21. VAHVISTUSPAINIKE

22. VALINTA VALIKOSTA

23. POISTOPAINIKE

24. ZERO BACK

25. HAKU HYPPÄYKSITTÄIN

26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE

27. LAPSILUKKO

28. TULON VALINTA

29. ETEENPÄINKELAUS

30. TOISTOPAINIKE/X2

31. TAUKO/PYSÄYTYSKUVAPAINIKE

32. DPSS

[ ]

HIDAS NOPEUS

33. TV/KUVANAUHURI

17. AJASTIN KYLLÄ/EI

KUVANAUHURIN ETUPANEELIN PAINIKKEIDEN / KAUKOSÄÄTIMEN PAINIKKEIDEN TOIMINTOJEN VASTAAVUUS

Jos kaukosäätimen paristot ovat lopussa, tai muutenkin halutessasi, voit käyttää kuvanauhuria myös etupaneelin painikkeista. Etupaneelin ja kaukosäätimen painikkeiden toiminnot ovat lähes samat. Vähäiset eroavaisuudet on merkitty alla olevaan taulukkoon

TOIMINTO

Liikkuminen YLÖS/ALAS

valikossa

Liikkuminen

VASEMMALLE/OIKEALLE

valikossa

KAUKOSÄÄDIN

[] painikkeet

KUVANAUHURIN

ETUPANEELIN PAINIKKEET

KANAVA [ ] painikkeet

Käännä säätönuppia

vastapäivään/

myötäpäivään

(ii)

FJERNBETJENING

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1. VIDEO

2. STANDBY

3. AUDIO UDGANG

4. EJECT

5. VOLUMEN

6. MENU

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. AM/PM eller

9. TILBAGESPOLING

10. STOP

11. OPTAGELSE

12. LANGSOMT

13. BÅNDHASTIGHED

14. DIRECT TV RECORD

15. A.DUB (Denne knap har ingen funcktion på denne model)

16. TV

17. TIMER TIL/FRA

18. DISPLAY PÅ SKÆRMEN

19. DISPLAY

20. PROGRAM

21. INDSTIL

22. VÆLG MENU

23. SLET

24. ZERO BACK

25. SKIP- SØGNING

26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE

27. BØRNELÅS

28. VÆLG INDGANG

29. HURTIG FREMADSPOLING

30. AFSPIL/X2

31. PAUS/STILL

32. DPSS

[ ]

LANGSOM HASTIGHED

33. TV/VIDEO

VIDEOMASKINENS FRONTPANEL/FUNKTIONER, DER SVARER TIL FJERNBETJENINGENS

Hvis De foretrækker det, eller hvis fjernbetjeningens batterier svigter, får De brug for knapperne på videomaskinens frontpanel. De eneste forskelle i funktionerne vises i det følgende:

FUNKTION

Display på skærmen

OP/NED

Display på skærmen

HØJRE/VENSTRE

MED FJERNBETJENINGEN

Knappene []

(ii)

PÅ FRONTPANELET

PROGRAM [ ]

Drej ring til højre/venstre

knapperne

FJERNKONTROLL

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1. VIDEOSPILLER

2. STANDBY

3. AUDIO OUT

4. EJECT

5. VOLUM

6. MENY

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. AM/PM eller

9. SPOL TILBAKE

10. STOPP

11. SPILL INN

12. SAKTE

13. BÅNDHASTIGHET

14. DIRECT TV RECORD

15. A.DUB (Denne knappen har ingen

funksjon på denne modellen

)

16. TV

17. TIMER PÅ/AV

18. MODUS FOR SKJERMVISNING

19. VIS

20. KANAL

21. BEKREFT

22. MENYVALG

23. SLETT

24. ZERO BACK

25. HOP OVER SØK

26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE

27. BARNESIKRING

28. VELG INNGANG

29. SPOL FREMOVER

30. PLAY/X2

31. PAUS/STILLBILDE

32. DPSS

[ ]

SAKTEFILM

33. TV/VIDEOSPILLER

TILSVARENDE FUNKSJONER PÅ VIDEOSPILLERENS FRONTPANEL OG FJERNKONTROLLEN.

Hvis du foretrekker det, eller hvis batteriene i fjernkontrollen er flate, må du bruke kontrollene på videospillerens frontpanel. De eneste forskjellene i funksjonalitet er beskrevet nedenfor:

FUNKSJON PÅ SKJERMEN

Flytte OPP/NED i menyen

Flytte til VENSTRE/HØYRE

i menyen

VED Å BRUKE

FJERNKONTROLLEN

Knappene []

(ii)

VED Å BRUKE

FRONTPANELET

Knappene CHANNEL [ ]

Roter stryrehjolet mot

klokken/med klokken

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

Important notes on your VCR .......................................................................................................2

Unpacking the accessories........................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connecting the cables .................................................................................................................4

Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................5

Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6

BASIC OPERATION

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .........................................................................7

How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................7

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 10

Direct TV recording ......................................................................................................................11

How to use to make a recording ..............................................................................12

How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................14

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 17

Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................19

Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 21

Blue mute ......................................................................................................................................22

Colour ............................................................................................................................................22

16:9 Playback and recording .....................................................................................................22

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23

Remote control operation of TV................................................................................................. 24

Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................25

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................26

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POWERSAVE feature ....................................................................................................................27

Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 28

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 29

Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................30

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 31

Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 34

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 34

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display .......................................................................................................................35

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 35

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 36

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 37

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................38

Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 8

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape.............................................................. 9

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 16

Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 19

Playing back a video tape repeatedly ..............................................................19

Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 20

Playing back an NTSC tape .................................................................................20

Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 23

Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 23

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 31

Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 32

Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 33

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR

IDEAL VCR LOCATION

PLACE THE VCR..

• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators

or other heat sources and out of direct sunlight.

• ... and video tapes away from magnetic

sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.

• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.

• ... away from curtains, carpets or other

materials and allow ventilation space around the VCR.

DO NOT...

• ... block the air-vent openings.

• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,

mechanical vibration or shock.

• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of

the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug immediately and contact your SHARP dealer. Do not use the VCR.

• ... insert or drop anything into the tape

compartment or through the air-vents, as this could result in serious damage, fire or an electric shock.

POWER SOCKETS

• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the

plug correctly into the socket.

DO NOT...

• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a

fire or electric shock.

• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug

from the mains.

• ... bind the power cords together.

• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power

switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord.

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer

to page (ii).

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Battery cover

(TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2)

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to

the TV.

TO FIT THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Fit the batteries: to and to . terminals. Place the

battery cover back into position.

REMOTE CONTROL

• Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.

• Do not expose to liquid or shock.

• May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

• Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control fails.

• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use the VCR for several months.

• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect the VCR to the mains

Optional:

Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

Connect your

Connect your existing aerial cable to the socket on your VCR.

ANTENNA IN

Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied rf connection cable,

i.e. connect the VCR socket to the TV

AERIAL IN

socket.

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

RF OUT

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

BACK OF TELEVISION

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY button, the VCR will toggle between STANDBY and POWERSAVE modes. The VCR display will not be illuminated in POWERSAVE mode.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (not POWERSAVE).

Switch on the TV. Select an unused

channel on your TV for your VCR (there may be a dedicated video channel refer to your TV operation manual).

Example:

Press and hold the

seconds. The VCR will search and display

the ideal RF channel.

CAUTION:

If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer to RF through ON/OFF.

button for 3

Tune the selected channel on your TV (refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears.

Press

place the VCR back into STANDBY.

to store the RF channel and to

SET

MENU SCREEN

SHOWVIEW

TIMER

MODE GRUNDE I NSTELLUNG

MN :WÄHLEN

SE T : E I NGABE MENU : E NDE

NOTE:

• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using [ / ] keys.

RF THROUGH ON/OFF:

• If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference.

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

✔

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CLEAR

button then

SET

to return to

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

Press

STOP

to switch on your VCR.

This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area, sort them into a standard order and set the clock.

The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.

AUTO I NSTAL LAT I ON

Follow the instructions from the screens. The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list

(NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)

On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing the present channel order. Press exit.

If the clock is NOT automatically set, the clock screen will appear., refer to

SETTING THE CLOCK

been set correctly, press DISPLAY until the time appears on the display.

MANUALLY

. To check the clock has

PRESS SET KEY TO START

AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTELLUNG

ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE DRÜCKEN . SE T : E I NGABE MENU : E NDE

• If the screen above does not appear, follow the procedure

VCR RESET below.

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

VCR RESET

Press Press and hold

for 10 seconds.

The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV. Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.

Refer to the

• Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.

• You wish to re-arrange the channel order.

• You wish to change the time on the clock or if the VCR could not set the time.

✔

to switch on the VCR.

STOP

and

CHANNEL

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

buttons together on the front of the VCR

chapter if

All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.

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BASIC OPERATION

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO TAPES

VIDEO TAPES

• If you use only good quality video tapes, generally it will not be necessary to clean the video heads.

• If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be "snowy", or even disappear.

• To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.

• Use video tapes which carry the mark.

SECAMPAL

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before operating.

PLAYBACK

Switch on your TV and select the video channel.

Carefully push a pre-recorded video

tape into the tape compartment. This will switch the VCR on.

• If the record-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback as soon as the video tape has been loaded.

To start playback, press

PLAY/X2

().

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

normally set to ON. To turn VCR front panel.

• For double speed playback (without sound), press

• To revert to normal playback, press

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

PLAY/X2

().

STOP

EJECT

on the VCR.

on or off press

PLAY/X2

( ) again.

SUPER P.

( ) again.

on the

PICTURE DISTURBANCE DURING PLAYBACK

This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation flashes on the on-screen display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape:

During PLAYBACK of a video tape.

• Press Tracking)

• Press

CHANNEL

or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual

and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press

PLAY/X2

To pause the video tape, press

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press

PLAY/X2

To playback in slow motion (without sound) press motion speed can be adjusted using the or buttons next to the slow button. Picture disturbance can be improved by using the motion playback.

PLAY/X2

( ) to start the video tape playing.

PAUSE/STILL

()

CHANNEL

( ) to resume playback.

( )to resume playback.

or .

SLOW

on the remote control. Slow

CHANNEL

or during slow

NOTES:

• When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard.

• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Pause and Slow functions.

• PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

Press

Press shuttle dial clockwise for Fast Forward and counter clockwise for Rewind then release.

( ) to stop the video tape.

STOP

FAST FORWARD

() /

REWIND ( ) on the remote control or rotate the

3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 3

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 7

Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons on the remote control or by using the shuttle dial on the VCR front panel.

Remote Control Operation

(ANTI)

PLAYBACK

PLAY/X2

VISUAL SEARCH x 3

VISUAL SEARCH x 7

1. Press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) during playback.

2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) again.

3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

OR: Shuttle Dial Operation

As the Shuttle dial is rotated a soft click can be felt. During playback, rotating the dial one click clockwise will make the VCR enter Visual search x 3 mode. An additional click clockwise or counter clockwise will change the operation as illustrated above.

The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can be operated from any position.

Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback at any time, or rotate the shuttle dial clockwise/

counter clockwise until the playback function is selected.

NOTE:

• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.

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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press For example, for channel 24, press

You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

2. Select the channel you wish to record on the VCR.

3. To start recording, press REC ().

4. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL ().

5. To continue recording, press REC ().

6. To stop recording, press STOP ( ) once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. To specify a stop time, press REC ().

2. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay

the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP ( ) once.

CHANNEL [or].

AM/PM .

AM/PM then press 2 4.

STOP 15:30

NOTES:

• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and rewind, or eject if the VCR is in timer record mode.

• If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

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REC ( ) the tape is record

BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

This feature can only be used with nexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible tv’s.

By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control, the VCR will record the signal currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source. This feature can be started when the VCR is in STANDBY or OPERATE mode, but NOT POWERSAVE mode.

• If appears on the VCR display, press

1. To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC.

2. To pause during recording, press PAUSE ( ) .

3. To continue recording, press REC () .

4. To stop recording, press STOP ().

NOTES:

• A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.

• If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why. (Refer to the TV operation manual).

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

TIMER RECORDING

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-

1. NexTView

2. Showview

3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV con-

trols, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press VCR in STANDBY mode.

will be shown on the display.

NOTES:

• The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in STANDBY mode.

• VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time of your VCR recording. This ensures that if there is a change in broadcast time for your programme the VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• During recording, press STOP ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-

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TIMER ON/OFF

once to place the

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings...

1. Press SV/V+/TIMER on the remote control

2. Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV

listing using the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

NOTE:

• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current SHOWVIEW number. If this happens press and enter the correct SHOWVIEW number

Press [ / ] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY

CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

4. If you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use

[ / ] to select the WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate.

5. Press SET to confirm..

NOTE:

• Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press

CLEAR to return to the SHOWVIEW menu, and re-enter the correct SHOWVIEW number

SHOWVIEW NO. -

→

ONCE WEEK L Y DA I L Y

The first time that you use SHOWVIEW to make a recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be highlighted on the menu.

6. Enter the channel you wish to record using

the

NUMBER BUTTONS, for example if

you wish to record channel 2 press VCR will remember this for the future.

0 2. The

DATE PR START STOP 21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

PR : ZDF

OP : SELECT MN :CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

NOTES:

You may also access the SHOWVIEW menu by the following procedure:

i. Press MENU. ii. The SHOWVIEW option will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

Continue from step 2 above.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

If your VCR has long play facility

to change the the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

RECORDING SPEED, use

8. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use

[ / ] to highlight the final column. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (

✱ = ON - = OFF).

9. Press SET to confirm the programme. The

SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further SHOWVIEW recordings repeat this procedure.

10. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR

in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.

and you wish

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

TAPE

SPEED :SP / L P

OP : SELECT MN :CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP-

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

VPS/PDC ✱ :ON - :OFF OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

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NOTES:

• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed.

• During recording, press recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STAND-BY.

STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance. The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected

from the manual clock setting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

SETTING A RECORDING

For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21:05 to 22:30 on July 9th.

1. Press STOP ( ) to switch on the VCR.

2. Press MENU .

3. Press [ / ] to select TIMER. Press SET to

confirm.

4. The position which is initially highlighted is the

next available timer record entry. Press confirm this.

• The display will automatically show today's date.

Either:

If this is the date you wish to make the

recording on, press

Or:

enter the recording date using the [ / ] or the Enter two digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press then

0 7 (July).

SET to confirm this.

NUMBER BUTTONS.

5. Then press SET to confirm.

6. If you want to make additional recordings at

the same time each day or week, use [ / ] or select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press

SET to confirm.

7. Enter the channel using the [ / ] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press

SET to confirm.

AM/PM button on the remote control.

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE

SET to

0 9 (9th),

SET UP

MN : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07 -- -:-- -:-- ---

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D -- -:-- -:-- ---

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS

(when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' before the number), for example for 21:05 start, press

2 1 0 5

Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press

2 2 3 0

If your VCR has long play facility

10.

change the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

[See note below]. For VPS/PDC setting use the

11.

[/]

[ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF ( * = ON - = OFF).

12.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you

13.

14.

SET

Press

have entered. If you wish to make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

When you have completed entering timer settings, press from the TV screen.

TIMER ON/OFF

Press in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.

. Then press

RECORDING SPEED

to highlight the final column. Using the

to confirm.

hours first then minutes

to confirm.

SET

and you wish to

, use the

to remove the menu

once to place the VCR

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP-

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

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NOTES:

• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed.

( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further

• During recording, press recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STAND-BY.

STOP

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. If in TIMER POWERSAVE/TIMER STANDBY mode,

TIMER ON/OFF to exit.

press

2. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

3. Press MENU.

4. Press [ / ] to select TIMER. Press SET to

confirm.

• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory will be shown.

• You can check the settings and change or cancel them.

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. If you wish to change a delayed recording,

press [ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

SET.

3. Press [ / ] to highlight the setting to be

changed and correct it by using the[ / ]

NUMBER BUTTONS.

or the

4. When all corrections are complete press SET,

then press

CANCELLING A RECORDING

MENU.

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. If you wish to cancel a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press

CLEAR.

3. Press MENU.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE

SET UP

MN : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---

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NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

HI-FI STEREO SOUND

Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set

so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the

AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can

use the

AUDIO OUT button as follows:

• Press

• Pressing

AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will

appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R will

appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and R

will disappear from the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R will

appear on the VCR display.

NICAM/IGR Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record programmes broadcast in NICAM or IGR sound (the factory pre-set condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM or IGR sound may not be stereo, this depends on the programme being received. Audio is automatically recorded in two different ways:

(i) Hi-Fi: Using specialised rotary heads, two audio signals are recorded on to the tape. These will be stereo, mono or bilingual depending on the sound being received.

(ii) Normal: A mono recording is also made on the conventional analogue audio track.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

➝NICAM AUTO OF F

COLOUR AU TO PAL MESECAM

3. Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

4. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

5. Press SET, to return to the menu screen.

6. Press MENU, to exit to normal screen.

NOTES:

• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R will not appear on the display.

• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be improved by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .

• If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track and the sound will be in mono.

• Not all TV transmitters provide NICAM or IGR sound. In this case the VCR automatically switches to receive the mono signal.

• NICAM sound may not be stereo.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers.

EXISTING AERIAL

BACK OF TELEVISION

RF CONNECTION CABLE

CABLE

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

LINE2(II) IN /DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

AMPLIFIER

AERIAL IN

RF-OUT

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ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording. When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically. To display the amount of video tape remaining:

1. Load the video tape into the VCR

2. Press DISPLAY on the remote control as many times as necessary until “R” appears on

the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes.

For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

NOTES:

• Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.

• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.

PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY

You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.

To use this feature:

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select REPEAT.

5. Press [ / ] to select ON.

6. Press SET.

7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

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MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AU TO OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

16:9 AUTO OFF

MN : SELECT OP :CHANGE

S E T : E NT E R M EN U : E X I T

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYING BACK AN S-VHS TAPE

S-VHS (super -VHS) pre-recorded tapes give you a better quality playback picture with increased detail and depth.

Your VCR will automatically recognise which type of tape is being used, VHS or S-VHS and playback the appropriate standard accordingly.

NOTE:

• All of the VCR’s playback functions can be used during S-VHS playback, SLOW, PLAY/ X2, VISUAL SEARCH, etc.

• Your VCR is S-VHS playback only, it will not record S-VHS.

• Some picture noise may be observed on the screen in Long Play (LP) mode.

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that..

• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCR’s from this VCR.

• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.

• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at the top and bottom of your screen.

• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press

DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For

example, 21:20 appears:

OPERATION MODE

Shows status of tape. Press DISPLAY until the display appears, for example:

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.

PRCH

1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for

example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press

CLEAR and the tape counter will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press rewind/advance to this point.

ZERO BACK. The tape will

NOTE:

• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.

PRCH

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ADVANCED OPERATION

BLUE MUTE

The TV screen will be blue if a TV channel with no signal is selected, an unrecorded section of tape is played or the quality of the recording on the tape is poor. Select OFF to disable this feature.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

MODE MENU SCREEN

NICAM AUTO OFF COLOUR AU TO PAL MESECAM BLUE MUTE AU TO OFF REPEAT ON OF F 16:9 AUTO OF F

4. Press [ / ] to select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return to the

normal screen.

COLOUR

If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL/MESECAM may improve this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles may appear on black and white recordings.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE.

2. Press [ / ] to select COLOUR.

3. Press [ / ] to select AUTO/PAL or MESECAM

4. Press SET and then MENU to return to the normal screen.

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu.

A scart connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET L1) and the TV. During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE.

2. Press [ / ] to select 16:9.

3. Press [ / ] to select AUTO/PAL or MESECAM

4. Press SET and then MENU to return to the normal screen.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:

1. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to start the video tape

playing.

2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control.

The number of times you press determines the forward search time.

• After searching, normal playback will resume automatically

SKIP SEARCH

1 press = 30 seconds. 2 presses = 1 minute. 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds. 4 presses = 2 minutes.

DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)

Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.

DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

Press For example,

1. Load the video tape into the VCR.

2. Press DPSS three times. DPSS 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR

will fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.

3. Press DPSS once. DPSS -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will

rewind to locate the beginning of the current recording.

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 1

RECORDING 2

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

Fast ForwardRewind

RECORDING 5

DPSS Number

-1

Current tape position

4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP ( ) or PLAY/X2 ( ) .

NOTES:

• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes..

• The starting point of playback may vary.

• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

Switch on the TV. Open the door on the

remote control and point the unit at the TV.

Press the TV button on the VCR remote control to place the VCR into TV mode, then, hold down the button and the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown for 2 seconds. For example, for a SHARP TV press

STANDBY

The TV will enter standby mode to confirm the correct code has been entered.

To turn the TV on from standby mode hold

and

STANDBY

and

for about 2 seconds.

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY

•

TV INPUT SELECT

•

• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case place the

• SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.

TV CH

TV VOL

remote control into TV mode by pressing the TV button then hold down then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode. (When the remote is

/ Increases or decreases the volume.

in TV mode).

Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the

screen.(When the remote is in TV mode). Changes the TV channels. (When the remote is in TV mode).

TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON

SHARP 1 TOSHIBA 9 PHILIPS 2 PANASONIC 0 or THOMSON 3 or 4 HITACHI INPUT SELECT GRUNDIG 5 SANYO MODE OSD FERGUSON 6 JVC DISPLAY ITT NOKIA 7 MITSUBISHI AUDIO OUT SONY 8

STANDBY

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ADVANCED OPERATION

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

7809

AM/PM

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder, onto a video tape using your VCR.

For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:

Optional Scart connection (not supplied)

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

Input Select

➘

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

Load tape into the VCR.

Press

INPUT SELECT

until the VCR display shows

on the remote control

LINE2(II) IN /DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

If you wish to record from a source connected to

LINE 1 IN/OUT, select

If you wish to record from a source connected

with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR (if fitted), select

REC

Press

to start the recording.

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

VIDEO

LINE IN 3

L - AUDIO - R

NOTE:

• There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.

When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.

If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:

• Press

If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.

STANDBY

[TV/VCR]

appear on the display.

to place the VCR in STAND-BY mode. OR

on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POWERSAVE FEATURE

To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in

POWERSAVE mode. In POWERSAVE mode the VCR power

consumption is reduced to below 1.5 Watt.

POWERSAVE MODE

Press

STAND BY

Press

STAND BY

mode. The VCR digital display will appear blank.

The VCR power consumption will now be below 1.5 Watt.

DISENGAGING POWERSAVE MODE

Either

Press

STAND BY

( ) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.

( ) again to place the VCR in POWERSAVE

( ) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode.

Press

STOP

( ) to use the VCR.

NOTES:

• With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in POWERSAVE mode.

• When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.

• If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true POWERSAVE mode.

• When disengaging POWERSAVE mode from the VCR press the Standby button.

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CHILD LOCK

You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR

is in standby, preventing children from operating the VCR.

TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming

that CHILD LOCK

has been activated.

Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will

continue to operate in its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold for about 2 seconds.

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

NOTES:

• If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the indicator will flash on the VCR display.

• If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal.

To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press

SET to confirm.

3. CHANNEL PRESET will be

highlighted. Press

SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

5. Press [ / ] to start tuning in either

direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received. If it is not the desired channel, press [ / ] to continue tuning.

6. Press [ / ] to select FINE

TUNING. Press and hold [ / ] until

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

7. If you connect an independent

decoder, you must press [ / ] to select DECODER, then select [ / ] to turn the decoder function ON.

➔

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

LANGUAG E

PRESET 1 CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF

▲

8. Press [ / ] to select SKIP.

The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using the

CHANNEL / instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

9. Press [ / ] to select ON or OFF for

this option.

10. Press SET to confirm.

11. Press MENU to leave this function.

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BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS

V H F

U H

Station

Signals

2/A

3/B

5/D

6/E 7/F

9/G

10/H

11/H1

12/H2

S11

21 22

: 68 69

Real

Channel

Numbers

CH:02 CH:03 CH:04 CH:05 CH:06 CH:07 CH:08

CH:09 CH:10 CH:11 CH:12 CH:13

CH:21 CH:22

: CH:68 CH:69

C A T V

Station Signals

S01/S21 S02/S22

C /S03/

S23 S24 S25

S1 S5

M1/S1 M2/S2

M10/S10

U1/S11

U10/S20

S21

: S40 S41

Real Channel Numbers

CH:75 CH:76 CH:77 CH:78 CH:79 CH:80 CH:85

CC:01 CC:02

: CC:10 CC:11

: CC:20 CC:21

: CC:40 CC:41

● Available in Italy ▲ Available in Switzerland

NOTE:

• The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV channels shown in the table.

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MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically it sorts them into a standard order using teletext information. You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to

confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

SET to confirm.

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press

SET to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be moved. Press

SET to confirm.

6. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new

position for the channel. Press

SET to confirm.

7. If any more channels are to be moved, repeat

procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are in your preferred

order, press function.

MENU to leave the MENU

MENU SCREEN2.

MODE

SET UP

1ARD1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3RTL1 9 15 4RTL2 10 16 5NDR 3 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

1NDR 3 713 2ARD 1 8 14 3ZDF 9 1 5 4RTL1 10 16 5RTL2 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

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MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

DELETING CHANNELS

If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory you can follow the procedure below.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to

confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

SET to confirm.

4. Press [ / ] to select CANCEL. Press SET to

confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be cancelled.

6. Press SET twice to cancel the channel.

7. When all the channels you wish have been

cancelled, press

MENU.

MENU SCREEN2.

TIMER MODE

SET UP

1ARD1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3NDR 3 9 15 4RTL1 10 16 5RTL2 11 17 6CH5 12 18

CANCE L 1 / 5

1ARD1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3RTL1 9 15 4RTL2 10 16 5CH5 11 17 6 12 18

CANCE L 1 / 5

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it names them using teletext information. You can change the name of a channel with the following procedure.

Press

Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press

SET

Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

SET

Press [ / ] to highlight NAME. Press

SET

Press [ / / / ] to highlight the channel to be named. Press

Press [ / / / ) to rename the channel. Press

SET

If any more channels are to be renamed, repeat procedure from step 5.

When all the channels are named correctly, press

to confirm.

SET

to confirm.

to leave the MENU function.

MODE

SET UP

MENU SCREEN2.

1ARD1 7 2ZDF 8 3RTL1 9 4RT L2 10 5CH5 11 6CH6 12

1ARD1 7 2ZDF 8 3RTL1 9 4CH 4 10 5CH5 11 6CH6 12

NAME 1/5

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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

Changing the language used by the on-screen display will not change the operation of the VCR or make it suitable for any other broadcast standard.

Press

Press [ / ] to select SET UP. If the display is not in a language you can understand, this is the fourth option from the top. Press confirm.

Press [ / ] to select LANGUAGE (the last option).

Then press

Press [ / / / ] to select your language. Then press

SET

to confirm.

SET

LA NGUAG E

ENGL I SH SVENSKA

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS FRANÇA I S DANSK

I TAL I ANO NORSK

ESPAÑOL SUOMI

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present your VCR will not be able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

Press Press

Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press confirm.

Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour clock.

Press [ / ] to select TIME. Enter the time using the [ / ]. If the minutes are less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing on the remote control.

Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter the date using the [ / ]. For example, for 1st April enter

01 04

Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the

BUTTONS

2000 enter 00. For the year 2001 enter 01.

Select * for

OFF

). Then press

. Press [ / ] to select SET UP.

to confirm.

SET

NUMBER BUTTONS

NUMBER

or [ / ]. For example, for

AUTO CLOCK

SET

on/off (*

to confirm.

SET

is ON, - is

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E Y EAR

24H 0:00 1/04 00 *

MODE : 2 4H / 1 2H OP : SELECT MN :CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

NOTE:

AUTO CLOCK

• If daylight saving.

is set to

OFF

(- is

OFF

) then you will need to update the clock for

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VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

2. TIMER indicator.

3. PLAY indicator.

4. RECORDING indicator.

5. STOP indicator.

6. VCR TAPE indicator.

7. PRESET indicator.

8. VCR mode indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING

SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

10. DECODER indicator.

11. LONG PLAY indicator.

12. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

13. CHILD LOCK indicator.

14. AM/PM indicators.

NOTE:

• Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that the playback picture is shown on the TV. In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.

You can manually override this by pressing broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

• Pressing

[TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

[TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display. If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the

MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel

number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an operation or number button is pressed.

2. FULL., all the active features will also be shown

on screen.

These depend on model features

Programme number and channel Tape Status NICAM signal Audio output mode Tape speed

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape

counter and amount of tape remaining.

4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display

from the screen.

■ 1CH59

SP L R

NICAM ST EREO

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05 9/07 00 0:00.00

ST EREO

REM 1:05

0:00.00

NOTES:

• The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.

• The VCR will return to display

• If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

1. each time it is switched on.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: 6 Video signal system: PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal:

625 lines Hi-Fi audio recording system: Maximum playing time: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette in Standard

Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP):

Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: VHF channel 2-12 + S1-S41, UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 19 W approx. (POWERSAVE ≤ 1.5 W) Operating temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C Storage temperature: -20 ˚C to 55 ˚C Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ Line 3: -3.8 dBs, 47 kΩ Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Audio Out: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range:~ 90 dBs typ. (SP);

Dimensions: 430(W) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm Weight: 4.3 kg (approx.) Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,

Deep layer recording system conforming to

stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard.

Play (SP) mode.

480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play

(LP) mode

11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;

Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A)

remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)

• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous improvement.

• No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INITIAL

INSTALLATION

POWER

When the VCR is first plugged in the VCR display appears blank. When the

STANDBY ()

button is pressed the display still appears blank.

TV will not tune in to the VCR.

Auto Installation screen does not appear when the VCR is switched on OR Auto Installation is not complete.

Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in POWERSAVE

VCR will not operate -

appears in VCR

display.

• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode. Press the VCR on then press and hold the

STOP ( ) button to switch the

CHANNEL buttons together on the

front of the VCR for 10 seconds. Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR.

• Check all the cables are correctly connected.

• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of your TV.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset.)

mode.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another appliance in).

• Press the disengage timer.

TIMER ON/OFF button to

MENU and

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

VCR will not respond to any commands.

No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.

Playback picture is snowy.

Playback recording does not playback in stereo.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing

REC ( ) or

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using

/ buttons.

• Try another tape.

• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.

• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

• The record-protection tab has been removed.

CHANNEL

TIMER ON/OFF buttons.

SHOWVIEW does not record desired programme.

• Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters recording time.

• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.

• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

MECHANISM

Tape can not be loaded.

• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.

• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

REMOTE

CONTROL

OTHER

PROBLEMS

Rewind is not possible.

The VCR can not be operated by remote control

Picture does not change even though

• Make sure the tape is not at the start.

• Remote control is too far away from the main unit.

• Point the remote control at the VCR.

• Batteries are flat - replace both.

• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.

• VCR is positioned in strong light.

• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.

CHANNEL

/ buttons

are pressed. Desired channel

position can not be selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

Not possible to view picture or playback through RF OUT.

Desired channel has interference.

No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is on the video channel.

• The channel position has been set to be skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that channel.

• Make sure all the cables are connected properly.

• Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been switched off. (Refer to note on RF THROUGH ON/OFF in the TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR section of the manual.)

• Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = ZDF and VCR preset 14 = ZDF (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

• Check all connecting cables.

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Sharp VC-FH30SM Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual