Sharp VCM302HM User Manual

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

Imortant notes on your VCR and video tapes............................................................................ 9

How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................9

Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12

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

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

Playback of a video tape........................................................................................................... 16

Checking the amount of tape remaining..........................................................16

Playing back a video tape repeatedly.............................................................. 16

Digital Display ............................................................................................................................... 17

Blue mute...................................................................................................................................... 18

Colour............................................................................................................................................ 18

Searching the video tape........................................................................................................... 19

Skip searching the video tape.............................................................................19

Digital programme search system (DPSS).................................................................................20

Recording from other equipment.............................................................................................. 21

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Child lock ......................................................................................................................................22

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel.........................................................................................................23

Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 24

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 24

Manually setting the clock..........................................................................................................25

More information about your VCR

VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................26

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 27

Specifications................................................................................................................................28

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................29

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 30

Guarantee.................................................................................................................................... 31

Connecting to the mains............................................................................................................ 32

Calling for service.........................................................................................................Back Cover

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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

• ... 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.

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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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.

(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)

REMOTE

CONTROL

BATTERIES (X2)

for the remote control unit.

For a more

detailed

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

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: to and to . terminals. Place the

battery cover back into position.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connect your existing aerial

CONNECTING THE CABLES

cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR.

Connect your TV to the VCR

using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR TV

RF OUT

AERIAL IN

socket to the

socket.

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.

- The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback.

Connect the VCR

to the mains.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

SCART (not supplied). If you

The VCR is correctly connected.

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BACK OF TELEVISION

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

Ensure your VCR is in the STANDBY mode.

Switch on the TV.

Press and hold the

for 3 seconds, (The VCR is now tuning itself in). The VCR will search and display an ideal RF channel. (Wait for the flashing channel number to appear in the VCR display.)

Select an unused preset channel on your TV

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

button on the VCR

Example:

preset 1 = BBC1 preset 2 = BBC2 preset 3 = ITV preset 4 = Channel 4 preset 5 = Channel 5 preset ? = VCR

Tune the selected preset channel on your TV

(refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears. Store this as your VCR preset channel.

Press

SET

place the VCR back into STANDBY.

to store the RF channel and to

TIMER

MODE SET UP

MN : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXI T

MENU SCREEN

NOTE:

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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The TV is tuned to the VCR.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.

Turn the TV on and select the video channel . (As previously explained).

Press

STOP

Step through the on-screen instructions by

pressing the a few minutes).

to switch on the VCR.

SET

button. (Auto tune may take

AUTO INSTALLAT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

Press the SET button.

PL EASE BE SURE T HE AER I AL /SCART CABLE I S CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

Press the SET button.

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

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NOTE:

• If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to of the book.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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VCR RESET

at the back

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

On completion, the showing the present channel order.

To change the preset channel order.

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

Press

SET

Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new position for the channel.

SET

Press

If any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 3.

MOVE MENU

to confirm.

will appear

1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5CH 6 5 11 17 61218

S ELECTED : CH65

MN OP : SELECTED

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

MOVE 1/5

1CH 6 5 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH32 10 16 5CH54 11 17 61218

S ELECTED : CH65

MN OP : SELECTED

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

MOVE 1/5

Press

the channel order.

to exit if you are happy with

4 6+

3 5+

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

The clock setting screen will now appear. To set the time and date follow the steps below:

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.

NUMBER BUTTONS

24 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E Y EAR

24H 15:05 1/04 99

MODE : 2 4H/ 12H OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

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

1999 enter

NUMBER BUTTONS

NUMBER

or [ / ] . For example, for

. For the year 2000 enter 00.

12 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E Y EAR

12H 03:05PM 1/04 99

MODE : 2 4H/ 12H OP :SELECT MN :CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

NOTE:

• You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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BASIC OPERATION

IMORTANT 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

PLAYBACK

Switch on your TV and select the video channel.

2. 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.

3. To start playback, press PLAY/

X2 ().

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

normally set to ON. To turn VCR front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on the

• For double speed playback (without sound), press

• To revert to normal playback, press

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

EJECT on the VCR.

PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

STOP ().

PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

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

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

Tracking)

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

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

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

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

CHANNEL or .

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

motion speed can be adjusted using the or buttons next to the slow button. Picture disturbance can be improved by using the motion playback.

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.

CHANNEL or during slow

NOTES:

• 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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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