SHARP VC-GH61/611GM User Manual

● S-VHS PLAYBACK

● IGR Hi-Fi

● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY

● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

VC-GH611GM

VC-GH61GM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL

● AUTO CLOCK

● AUTO TUNING

● VPS/PDC

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

VC-GH611GM

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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 copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in your Country.

● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission from SHARP ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) GmbH.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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

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MENU SET

CLEARSHOWVIEW

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

ZERO BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

AM/PM

(ii)

REMOTE CONTROL

3. CHILD LOCK

15. VOLUME — / ±

21. MODE OSD

23. CHANNEL K / L

19. MENU SELECT

K/L/H/J

27. PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

26. PLAY/X2

22. DISPLAY

16. ZERO BACK

5. AUDIO OUT

9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD

11. STOP

12. TAPE SPEED

13. SLOW

28. DPSS

[ ]

SLOW SPEED — / ±

2. INPUT SELECT

6. MENU

18. SET

20. CLEAR

10. RECORD

17. SKIP SEARCH

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

1. STANDBY

4. TIMER ON/OFF

7. SHOWVIEW

24. INPUT SELECT

29. TV/VCR

VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS

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

FUNCTION

OSD

Moving UP/DOWN menu

Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH

REMOTE CONTROL

[K / L] buttons

[

H/ JJ

] buttons

OPERATION WITH

VCR FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL K / L buttons.

Press

FAST FORWARD/REWIND.

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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr.93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC med ändringar i 93/68/EEC.

Detta produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

FIN

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) GmbH

Sonninstraße 3, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

SHARP CORPORATION

100% of the pulp

used in making

this paper comes

from sustainable

forests

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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

Scart lead connection (not supplied) ......................................................................................... 7

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

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

How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................8

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

How to use the S

How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................13

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 16

Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................18

LCD Display ...................................................................................................................................20

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 21

Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................22

Colour ............................................................................................................................................23

Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 23

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 24

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................25

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 26

Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................27

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 28

Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 31

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 31

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................32

Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 32

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 33

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................35

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 37

Sharp Super Picture .................................................................................................8

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

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

Tape speed selection............................................................................................ 10

HOW

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 15

Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 18

Playing back a video tape repeatedly ..............................................................18

Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 19

Playing back an NTSC tape .................................................................................19

Tape counter and zero back ............................................................................... 20

Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 21

Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 21

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 28

Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 29

Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 30

IEW

system to make a recording ........................................................11

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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

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

for the remote control unit.

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer to page (ii)..

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Battery cover

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

• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use

• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

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

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:

battery cover back into position.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

—

and

terminals. Place the

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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

Connect your

OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

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

AERIAL

ENTREE

ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL

OUT

LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)

AUD

IO OUT

SORTIE SON

AA013

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

SORTIE

ANTENNE

R D

L G

Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied rf connection cable, i.e. connect the

AERIAL

VCR

OUT

socket to

the TV

AERIAL

socket.

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

AERIAL IN

BACK OF TELEVISION

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext information

sorts the TV channels into a standard order and sets the clock. If the VCR has not previously

been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

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).

Press

STOP

. The VCR will search and

display the ideal RF channel.

•

If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 5.

Example:

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 below.

Tune the selected channel on your TV

(refer to your TV manual) until the

menu screen appears.

Press

SET

to store the RF channel

setting and continue with the

installation.

If the above screen does not appear, follow the procedure

AUTO I NSTALLATI ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

RESET THE VCR

Blue

Background

with White

Text

NOTE:

• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after

Step 3 using [

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 at Point 3 by pressing the

continuing with the installation. This will help minimise interference.

] keys.

CLEAR

button then

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

Press [

] to select your language

and press

Press [

press

Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is

connected to your VCR and then press

SET

] to select your country and

SET

to confirm.

LANGUAGE

ENGL I SH SVENSKA DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS FRANÇA I S DANSK

I TAL I ANO NORSK

ESPAÑOL SUOM I

쑿쑼

: CHANGE

쑿

쑼

SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

Auto installation may take a few minutes

On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. By pressing the

Mode OSD

channels your VCR has tuned in. Press

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

SETTING THE CLOCK

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

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.

button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which

to exit.

MANUALLY

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

chapter if

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

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BASIC OPERATION

SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)

A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection diagram on page 4.

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

(

) once.

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

• For double speed playback (without sound), press

STOP

PLAY/X2

(

on the VCR.

• To revert to normal playback, press

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

EJECT

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

normally set to ON. To turn front panel.

should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

PLAY/X2

(

) again.

on or off press

(

) again.

SUPER P.

on the VCR

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

• Press CHANNEL K and L buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

CHANNEL

Tracking)

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

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

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

2. To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL (II) .

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL K or L.

• Press PLAY/X2 (w) to resume playback.

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press Iw SLOW on the remote control. Slow

motion speed can be adjusted using the — or ± buttons next to the Iw SLOW button. Picture disturbance can be improved by using the CHANNEL K or L during slow motion playback.

• Press PLAY/X2 (w)to resume playback.

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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