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VC-M304HM Shown

VC-M314HM

VC-M304HM

VC-M314LM

VC-M304LM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL

●AUTO INSTALLATION

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

●2 HEAD LONG PLAY

●CHILD LOCK

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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 (UK) Ltd.

● ® and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

This manual covers a range of models, not all of the features included will be relevant to your VCR.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone

08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

(i)

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VCR REMOTE CONTROL

1.STANDBY

2.CHILD LOCK

3.TIMER ON/OFF

4.AUDIO OUT (This button

has no function with this model)

5.MENU

6.SV/V+/TIMER

7.NUMBER BUTTONS

8.AM/PM or

9.REWIND

10.STOP (The STOP button is

also used to switch on the VCR.)

11. RECORD

12.SLOW

13. TAPE SPEED

14.BASIC SHARP TV CONTROLS

15. ZERO BACK

16. SKIP SEARCH

17.SET

18.MENU SELECT

// /

19.CLEAR

20.MODE ON SCREEN DISPLAY

21.DISPLAY

22. CHANNEL UP AND DOWN

23. INPUT SELECT

24.FAST FORWARD

25.PLAY/X2

26.PAUSE/STILL

27. DPSS / SLOW SPEED / +

28. TV/VCR (This button 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:

FUNCTION OSD		OPERATION WITH REMOTE		OPERATION WITH VCR
On-Screen Display			CONTROL	FRONT PANEL
Moving UP/DOWN menu	[	/	] Menu Select buttons	CHANNEL / /buttons.
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu	[	/	] Menu Select buttons	Press the FF or REW buttons
				on the front of the VCR.

(ii)

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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. 0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland)

Alternatively, please visit our web-site:

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.

100% of the pulp used in making this paper comes

from sustainable forests

•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.

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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
Auto Tuning	.....................................................................................................................................	5
BASIC OPERATION
Scart lead connection .........................................................................................(Not supplied)		9
Important 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...................................................................................................................		11
............................................................................................	Tape speed selection	12
How to use ......................	to make a recording (VC - M314HM/VC - M314LM only)	13
How to set a ................................................................................................delayed recording		15
Playback of ...........................................................................................................a video tape		18
..........................................................	Checking the amount of tape remaining	18
..............................................................	Playing back a video tape repeatedly	18
LCD Display ...................................................................................................................................		19
Tape counter ......................................................................................................and zero back		19
Blue mute ......................................................................................................................................		20
Colour ............................................................................................................................................		20
Searching the ...........................................................................................................video tape		21
.............................................................................	Skip searching the video tape	21
...........................................................	Digital programme search system (DPSS)	21
Recording from ..............................................................................................other equipment		22
Child lock.......................................................................................................................................		23
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning .........................................................................................................a channel		24
Manually sorting ...........................................................................................................channels		25
..................................................	Sorting the channels into your preferred order	25
..................................................................................................	Deleting channels	26
Manually setting ..........................................................................................................the clock		27
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR display ...................................................................................................................................		28
On-screen display.........................................................................................................................		29
Specifications................................................................................................................................		30
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................		31
VCR reset.......................................................................................................................................		33
RF channel tuning.........................................................................................................................		33
Guarantee ....................................................................................................................................		34
Connecting ............................................................................................................to the mains		35

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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).

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

EXISTING AERIAL

OR CATV CABLE

1 Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR.

2 Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.

Optional SCART (not supplied). If you 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.

3 Connect the VCR to the mains.

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

BACK OF

TELEVISION

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

SCART LEAD

The VCR is correctly connected.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING

PROCEDURE

This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

2.	Switch on the TV.

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

	Example of	1 = BBC1	4 = Channel 4
	Example of	2 = BBC2	5 = Channel 5
	TV channels	2 = BBC2	5 = Channel 5
	TV channels	3 = ITV	? = VCR
		3 = ITV	? = VCR


4.	Press the STOP		button. The VCR will

search and display an ideal RF channel.

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

•If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 6.

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 33.

5.Tune the selected channel on your TV. (Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).

Store this as your VCR channel.

TV SCREEN

AUT O I NS T AL L AT I ON

Blue

P R E S S S E T K E Y T O S T AR T . background with

White Text

S E T : E N T E R

ME NU : E X I T

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 VCR RESET at the back of the book.

See next page to continue

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING CONTINUED

6.Press the SET SET button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the installation.

7.Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are

connected to your VCR and then

press the SET SET button to confirm.

P L E A S E B E S UR E T H E

A E R I A L / S CAR T CAB L E I S CONN E C T E D T O YOUR V CR .

P R E S S S E T T O CON T I NU E

Auto install will now search for and tune in all available channels.

(This may take a few minutes.)

S E T : E N T E R

ME NU : E X I T

		1 CH 2 2
AU T OMA T I C		T UN I NG .
P L E A S E WA I T .


S E T : E N T E R		ME NU : E X I T

Button positions for your reference.

SET

REMOTE CONTROL

See next page to continue

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

On completion the MOVE MENU will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to tune in. By pressing MODE OSD button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [///] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated but with more interference than others. 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.