Sharp VC-M303HM Operating Manual

VC-M303HM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

● 2 HEAD LONG PLAY

● CHILD LOCK

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

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.

Copyright

● 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.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

(i)

MENU SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

AM/PM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

SV/V+

/TIMER

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

CH

CH

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TV

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

SEARCH

ZERO
BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

+

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

4

7

5

8

0

6

9

+

1. STANDBY

+

/

/

2. INPUT SELECT

3. CHILD LOCK

4. TIMER ON/OFF

5.AUDIO OUT

has no function with this VCR)

(This button

6. MENU

7. SV/V+/TIMER

8. AM/PM or

9. REWIND 26. FAST FORWARD

10. RECORD

11.STOP

also used to switch on the VCR.)

12. TAPE SPEED (SP/LP)

13. SLOW

(The STOP button is

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

14. TV CHANNEL

15. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

16. TV VOLUME

/

17. ZERO BACK

18. SKIP SEARCH

19. SET

20. MENU SELECT

21. CLEAR

22. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

23. DISPLAY

24. CHANNEL

25. INPUT SELECT

27. PLAY/X2

28. PAUSE/STILL

29. DPSS

SLOW SPEED

30. TV/VCR (This button

has no function with this VCR)

/

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:

(On-Screen Display)

Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

FUNCTION

OSD

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

/ Menu Select buttons
/ Menu Select buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL buttons.

Press the FF or REW buttons

on the front of the VCR

(ii)

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) ......................................................................................... 9

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

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

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

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

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

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

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

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

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

Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................20

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 21

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 22

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 23

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 24

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display .......................................................................................................................25

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 26

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 27

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................28

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

RF channel tuning......................................................................................................................... 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 19

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 23

1

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

2

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

STANDBY

TV

OPERATE VOL

INPUT

SELECT

TIMER

AUDIO

ON/OFF

OUT

MENU SET

SV/V+/
TIMER

231

475

8

AM/PM

0

REW FF

REC

TAPE
SPEED

SLOW

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

CH

SKIP

SEARCH

INPUT SELECT

PLAY / X2

STOP

+

CH

VOL

ZERO
BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

6

9

CHANNEL

PAUSE/STILL

DPSS

TV/VCR

(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.

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
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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

3

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

1

cable to the
socket on your VCR.

Connect your TV to the VCR using the

2

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

ANTENNA IN

AERIAL IN

RF OUT

socket.

socket to

EXISTING AERIAL
OR CATV CABLE

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

Connect the

3

VCR to the
mains.

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

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

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

SCART LEAD

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

BACK OF
TELEVISION

4

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

Press the

1.

VCR is in the STANDBY mode. The display on the
front of the VCR should show “
please perform the VCR RESET procedure on
page 30.

2.

Press and hold the button located on VCR
front panel for 3 seconds.
The VCR will search and display an ideal

channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display, this number will be
between 21 and 69.

STANDBY

button to ensure your

SHARP

”, if not,

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 on page 30.

Switch on the TV.

3.

4.

Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.

Example of
TV channels

Tune the selected channel on your TV until the screen below appears.

5.

(Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).

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

MENU SCREEN

ME NU

TIMER
MOD E
SET UP

 : SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

Store this as your VCR channel.

Press the button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not

6.

be displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.)

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

5

(Blue background

with white text)

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

This model automatically tunes the TV channels in your area.

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

1.

2.

STOP

Press
the VCR.

to switch on

STOP

Follow the instructions that appear

on the TV screen by pressing the

SET

button. (Auto tune may take a

few minutes)

AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO S TART

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press the button.

PL EASE BE SURE T HE
AER I AL / SCART CABLE I S
CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR .
PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press the button.

SET

SET

Button positions for your reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

1CH22

AUTOMAT I C T UN I NG .
PL EASE WA I T .

MENU:EXIT

See next page to continue

STOP

SET

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 Helpline on tel: [phone]

6

VCR RESET

at the back

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

INSTALLATION CONTINUED

On completion, the
to tune in. Using the [ / /
BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated, with interference. Search for the best quality
picture and, using the procedure below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure
for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3, etc.

3.

Press [ / /
the channel to be moved.

4.

Press the button to confirm.

Press [ / /

5.

the new position for the channel.

6.

Press the button to confirm.

7.

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

8.

Press the button to exit if you are
happy with the channel order.

MOVE MENU

SET

SET

/

] to highlight

/

] to highlight

will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able

] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find

/

3.

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

SELECTED :CH65
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/3

5.

1 CH 6 5 713
2CH21 8 14
3CH32 9 15
4CH43 10 16
5CH54 11 17
61218

SELECTED :CH65
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/3

REMOTE CONTROL

MENU

SET

If you wish to change the channel
order at a later date refer to

MANUALLY SORTING
CHANNELS - Sorting the
channels into your preferred
order

.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

7

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

INSTALLATION CONTINUED

.

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

Press the [ / ] menu select

1.

buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock operation.

2.

Press [

the time using the

BUTTONS

/

] to select TIME. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

buttons. If the minutes or hours are

less than 10, enter the leading 0. If

using the 12 hour clock enter AM or

PM by pressing the

AM/PM

button on the remote control.

AM/PM

24 hour example:

MENU SET

SV/V+/
TIMER

475

AM/PM

231

8

0

6

9

INPUT SELECT

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

CHANNEL

Remote Control

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YE AR

24H 15:0501/0400

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press [

3.

the date using the

BUTTONS

buttons. For example, for 1st April
enter

4.

Press [
the last two digits of the year using
the

/

] to select DATE. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

.

01 04

/

] to select YEAR. Enter

NUMBER BUTTONS

or the

12 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 01/04 00

[ / ] buttons. For example, for

00

2000 enter
enter 01.

5.

Press the button to store the time

. For the year 2001

SET

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

and date.

NOTE:

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

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

✔

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

8

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

1.

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. Press the PLAY/X2 button to

start playback.

PLAY / X2

See next page to continue

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

Record protection tab

9

BASIC OPERATION

PLAY / X2

PAUSE/STILL

CHANNEL

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 button again.

• To revert to normal playback, press the

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

STOP .

EJECT on the VCR.

PLAY/X2 button again.

STOP

PLAY / X2

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

normally set to ON. To turn
the VCR front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on

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 or to position picture interference off the TV screen.

(Manual Tracking)

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press the PLAY/X2 button to start the video tape playing.

1.

PLAY / X2

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

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

CHANNEL or .

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

SLOW

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press the SLOW button 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

during slow motion playback.

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

10

CHANNEL or

7809

AM/PM

REW FF

REC

TAPE

SPEED

Remote Control

PLAY / X2

SLOW

CHANNEL

INPUT SELECT

PAUSE/STILL

STOP

DPSS

CHANNEL

TV/VCR

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

Press STOP to stop the video tape.

1.

2. Press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote control or on the

VCR front panel.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

1.

During playback, press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote

control, or on the VCR front panel.

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

3. Press PLAY/X2 to resume playback.

NOTE:

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

STOP

PLAY / X2

FF

REW

STOP

FF

FF

REW

REW

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

PAUSE/STILL

REC

Remote Control

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

11

BASIC OPERATION

PAUSE/STILL

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel you wish to record by using the number buttons on the VCR remote

control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing

remote control or on the VCR front panel.

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press

For example, for channel 24, press

AM/PM then press 2 4.

AM/PM

CHANNEL or on the

CHANNEL

AM/PM .

CHANNEL

AM/PM

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 as above.

3. To start recording, press REC .

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

REC

REC

5. To continue recording, press REC .

6. To stop recording, press STOP once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

REC

1. Press REC .

2. To specify a stop time, each additional press of

REC

REC will delay the stop time by 10

minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP once.

STOP

STOP

STOP 15:30

7809

AM/PM

REW FF

REC

TAPE

SPEED

PLAY / X2

SLOW

INPUT SELECT

STOP

DPSS

CHANNEL

PAUSE/STILL

TV/VCR

Remote Control

NOTES:

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

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

12

REC

REC the tape is record protected.

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. To change to12-hour clock operation refer
to

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the

control.

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the
the symbol.

• Check that the VCR 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.

section of this manual.

AM/PM

AM/PM

button on the remote

TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

button to remove

ON/OFF

Press

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

STOP

switched on.

Press the

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select

TIMER

confirm.

Press the
display will now show today’s date.
If you wish to change the date use the
[ / ] or the
two digits for the day, then two for the month.
For example for July 9th, press

(July).

0 7

When the correct date for your recording is
shown, press the menu select button to move
to the next setting.

If you want to make additional recordings at
the same time each day or week, use
[ / ] to select D (daily) or W (weekly).
Then press to move to the next setting.

Enter the channel number using the [ / ]

NUMBER BUTTONS

or the
record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3.
Then press to move to the next setting.

STOP

to ensure that the VCR is

MENU

button again, the on-screen

SET

button .

. Press the

SET

SET

button to

SET

NUMBER BUTTONS

(9th), then

0 9

. For example to

. Enter

REMOTE CONTROL

MENU SELECT

BUTTONS

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E
SET UP

 : 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 -- -:-- -:-- --

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

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

1/2

1/2

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

See next page to continue

13

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the

7.

NUMBER BUTTONS

minutes (when entering less than 10 hours or

minutes add a '0' before the number), for

example for 21:05 start, press

Then press to move to the next setting.

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

8.

press

2 2 3 0

.

9.

If your VCR has long play facility

change the

[ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to

select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as

required.

10.

Press the

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you

have entered. If you wish to make additional

timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

RECORDING SPEED

SET

SET

, hours first then

2 1 0 5

and you wish to

button to confirm.

.

, use the

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

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

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

1/2

1/2

11.

When you have completed entering timer

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

12.

Ensure that the tape on which you wish

MENU

to record is inserted into the VCR, then

press the

TIMER ON/OFF

button to

TIMER

ON/OFF

button

once to place the VCR in TIMER

STANDBY mode. will be shown on

the display.

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 STANDBY.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

STOP

STOP

to cancel the recording. If there are further

14

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED
RECORDING

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove
the symbol.

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press the MENU button.

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

SET

button to confirm.

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

4. If the settings are correct press the MENU

button to exit.

• If you wish to change or cancel any settings,
follow the procedures below.

STOP

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

TIMER

ON/OFF

MENU SCREEN

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To change a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

the

SET

SET button to select.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

1/2

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 the

SET

SET button to confirm, then press the

MENU button to exit.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To cancel a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording to be

cancelled, then press

CLEAR.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

1/2

3. Press the MENU button to exit.

NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

button to return the VCR to TIMER STANDBY mode.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

PrPrPr

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.
By pressing the
change between long play and standard play.

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will

For example,
in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

in long play 2 hour 46 minutes is left on the tape:

Pr

NOTES:

• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.

• 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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.

5. Press [/]to select ON.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUT O OF F

➝REPEAT ON OF F

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

S E T : E N T E R MEN U : E X I T

6. Press the SET button.

7. Press the MENU button to return to

normal screen.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

Pr

Pr

Pr

Pr

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.

Pr

Pr

Pr

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

ZERO BACK. The tape will

rewind/advance to this point.

NOTE:

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

Pr

Pr

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ADVANCED OPERATION

ON/OFF OU T

SEARCH BACK

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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

COLOUR AUT O PAL
BLUE MUTE AUT O OFF
REPEAT ON OF F

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [/] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return

to the normal screen.

SET

MENU SET

SV/V+/
TIMER

CLEAR

MODE OSD

231

Remote Control

COLOUR

If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting
PAL 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 the [ / ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR.

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

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

SET

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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 the SKIP SEARCH on the remote

control.

The number of times you press

determines the forward search time.

• After searching, normal playback
will resume automatically

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. The number 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. -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind to

locate the beginning of the current recording.

PLAY / X2

SKIP

SEARCH

SKIP SEARCH

SKIP

SEARCH

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

/

Fast ForwardRewind

RECORDING 5

DPSS
Number

RECORDING 1

-1

RECORDING 2

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 3

+1

+2

+3

Current tape position

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

STOP

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

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

AM/PM

REW FF

PLAY / X2

7809

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as a camcorder,
onto a video tape using your VCR.

For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT on your VCR:

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

Optional Scart connection (not supplied)

Connect your signal source (eg. Camcorder,

1.

Digital Camera etc) to the desired scart socket
on the back of the VCR using the manufacturers
recommended cable (not supplied).

2.

Ensure that the tape on which you wish to record
is inserted into the VCR.

INPUT

3.

Press

INPUT SELECT

control until the VCR display shows AV.

4.

Press

REC

REC

to start recording.

SELECT

on the remote

Input Select

➘

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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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

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 the

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.

CHILD LOCK

button on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold the

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

CHILD LOCK

button for about 2 seconds.

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

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 the

2.

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons
to select SET UP. Press the
to confirm.

3.

CHANNEL PRESET

highlighted. Press the

MENU

button.

SET

will be

SET

SET

SET

button

button.

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

Press [ / ] to select

4.

5.

Press

[/]

to start tuning in either

CHANNEL

direction. Tuning will stop when a channel
is received. If it is not the desired channel,
press

[/]

Press [ / ] to select

6.

TUNING

to continue tuning.

. Press and hold

FINE

[/]

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

7.

Press [ / ] to select

SKIP

The SKIP function determines whether the

channel can be selected when using the

CHANNEL

NUMBER BUTTONS

Press

8.

[/]

CHANNEL

/ instead of the

CHANNEL

.

to select ON or OFF for

this option.

SET

SET

9.

10.

Press

Press

to confirm.

MENU

to leave this function.

.

➔

PRESET 1
CHANNE L CH 2 1
FINE TUNING
SKIP ON OF F

:

▲

▲

until

.

Remote Control

ON/OFF

OUT

SEARCH

BACK

MENU SET

SV/V+/
TIMER

CLEAR

MODE OSD

231

DISPLAY

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

1.

Press the MENU button.

MENU SCREEN2.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

SET button to

confirm.

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / /] to highlight the

SET

channel to be moved. Press the

SET

button to confirm.

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

SET

position for the channel. Press the

SET

button 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 the

the MENU function.

MENU button to leave

MOD E

SET UP

5.

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

MOVE 1/5

6.

1 CH 6 5 713
2CH21 8 14
3CH32 9 15
4CH43 10 16
5CH54 11 17
61218

MOVE 1/5

Remote Control

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ON/OFF

OUT

SEARCH

MENU SET

SV/V+/
TIMER

231

BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select SET UP. Press the

SET

SET button to

confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

CHANNE L PRES E T
CHANNE L SORT

CLOCK

 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

SET UP

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

clock.

5. Press [/] to select TIME. Enter the time

using the

[ / ]. If the minutes or hours are less than

10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock

enter AM or PM by pressing the

button on the remote control.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

AM/PM

AM/PM

MODE T I ME DAT E YE AR

24H 0:00 01 /04 00

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

CLOCK

6. Press [/] to select DATE. Enter the date

using the

[ / ]. For example, for 1st April

enter

7. Press [/] to select YEAR. Enter the last two

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

2000 enter

NOTE:

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

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

01 04.

NUMBER

00. For the year 2001 enter 01.

Menu select buttons

ON/OFF

OUT

MENU SET

➘

SV/V+/
TIMER

231

47586

Remote Control

SEARCH

9

BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. TIMER indicator.

2. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

3. RECORDING indicator.

4. CHILD LOCK indicator.

5. AM/PM indicators.

6. STOP indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING

SYSTEM/PROGRAMME
DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

10. LONG PLAY indicator.

11. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

12. VIDEO TAPE indicator.

13. DECODER indicator.

7. VCR mode indicator.

8. PRESET CHANNEL indicator.

NOTE:

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

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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.

MODE OSD

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.

Programme number and channel
Tape Status

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.

1.

■ 1CH59

SP

2.

■ 1CH59
SUPER P . ON

SP

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 00 0:00.00

3.

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

1. each time it is switched on.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard
Number of heads: TWO
Video signal system:: PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines
Maximum playing time: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play

(LP) mode
Tape width: 12.7 mm
Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s

Long Play (LP)
Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced
Reception channels: UHF channel 21-69
RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 17 W approx. (STANDBY ≤ 3W)
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: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ
Audio output: Line1: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ
Dimensions: 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm
Weight: 3.2 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: [phone]

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.

Tel.: [phone] - Please note: All calls will be charged at local rate.

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to

POWER

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 power cord is plugged in.

VCR will not operate -

appears in VCR

display.

• 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 at
the back of the book.)

• Make sure the wall socket has power (check
by plugging another appliance in).

• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to

TIMER

ON/OFF

disengage timer.

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

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VCR will not respond
to any commands.

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

Playback picture is
snowy.

Tape is automatically
ejected when
pressing

TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

REC or

buttons.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using the CHANNEL

• Try another tape.

• The video heads may have been

• The record-protection tab has been

REC

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CHANNEL

/ buttons.

CHANNEL

contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.

removed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

CHANNEL

the

CHANNEL

/ buttons

CHANNEL

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.

• 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.

• 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 page 35, RF CHANNEL
TUNING)

• 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 = CH21 and
VCR preset 14 = CH21
(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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VCR RESET

Press the

1.

2.

Press and hold
VCR for 10 seconds.

STOP

STOP

button on the front of the VCR.

MENU

and

✔

CHANNEL

VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

CH

buttons together on the front of the

Please continue with your previous procedure.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually (21-69) by following the
procedure below.

Press the

1.

Press and hold the

2.

3.

Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.

4.

The channel number can now be changed by using the
buttons.

Press the

5.

6.

Your TV will now require tuning to the new channel.

STANDBY

button to store.

SET

button.

button on the VCR front panel for 3 seconds.

MENU

CHANNEL

or

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

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

on the remote control at point 2 of the

manual on page 5. This will help minimise interference.

CLEAR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

CLEAR

button then the

SET

SET

button

section of this

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GUARANTEE

SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd. (hereafter called Sharp) guarantee to provide for
the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the
conditions listed below:

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior
workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage by
accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the
product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee
will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified
to SHARP, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date
this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, batteries or video tapes.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the

supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Helpline on the telephone number given below.

6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights
and does not affect these rights in any way.

7. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this
guarantee.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Helpline on the number
given below.

SHARP Helpline: Tel: [phone]

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee
period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the
repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at
the time of purchase.

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK
mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin
mains plug with a 3-amp fuse. The VCR does not
have a mains power switch. When connected
to the mains, the unit will draw current at all
times to power the clock. Be sure to unplug the
VCR when it is not to be used for several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked (ASTA) or (BSI) to BS-1362. Remove the fuse
cover as shown. Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

ASA

Never connect the plug to the
mains without the fuse cover
fitted.

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the
fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.

Severe electric shock may occur if you connect the cut-off
plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the
wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given
below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live.
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires following plug manufacturer's guide:

• blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue.

• brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.

• Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected
to the earth terminal in your plug.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power
supply cord or plug.

• A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause
electric shock.

• Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do
not use the VCR.

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CALLING FOR SERVICE

●If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not

remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.

● For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer

Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

● In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you

will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep
your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.

● Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts

distributor who can be contacted at: Willow Vale Electronics Limited
Tel. [phone]. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: [phone]

Alternatively, please try our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/support

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

as amended by 93/68/EEC.

• 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.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

Printed in U.K.

TINS-3807UMZZ