Sharp VCM311AHM User Manual

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●LOW POWER FEATURE

● CHILD LOCK

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

VC-M311AHM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

(i)

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

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 trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

● 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.

3.CHILD LOCK

15. VOLUME

MENU SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

SV/V+

/TIMER

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

21. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

23. CHANNEL

19. MENU SELECT

27 PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

26. PLAY/X2

22. DISPLAY

16. ZERO BACK

5.AUDIO OUT

(This button has no function with this model)

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. SV/V+/TIMER

24. INPUT SELECT

29. TV/VCR (This button

has no function with this model).

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

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

Moving DOWN/UP menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

[]buttons [ ] buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL buttons. REW/FF buttons.

(ii)

Printed in U.K.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

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.

● 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.

● Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce

proof of purchase.

● SCART leads can be obtained from the SHARP Spare Parts Centre: Willow Vale

Electronics Limited Tel. Manchester 0161 682 1415/ Reading 01189 876444. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Information Centre: Tel: 0990 274277

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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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

Important notes on your VCR and Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to play back a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Pausing and Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Immediate Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

How to use to make a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Low Power Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

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

Manually Sorting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Manually Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

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.

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer

to page (ii).

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

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.

Battery cover

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.

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

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

The VCR is correctly connected.

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

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.

BACK OF

TELEVISION

Connect the VCR to the mains

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Optional

SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your

TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY

mode (not low power).

2. 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).

3. Press and hold the MENU button for 3

seconds. The VCR will search and display the ideal RF channel.

4. Tune the selected channel on your TV

(refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears.

Press SET to store the RF channel and to place the VCR back into STANDBY.

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

e.g.

TIMER

MODE SET UP

▲▼ :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MENU SCREEN

VCR

NOTE:

If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using

[]

keys.

Press STOP to switch on your VCR. This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area, sort them into a standard order and set the clock.

VCR RESET

1.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2.Press and hold MENU and Channel buttons together on the front of the VCR for 10

seconds.

3.The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.

4.Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

Refer to the CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION chapter if:

● 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.

AUTO INSTALLATION

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

● If the screen above does not appear, follow

the procedure VCR RESET below.

The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.

Follow the instructions from the screens. (Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)

On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing the present channel order. Press MENU to exit. If the clock is NOT automatically set, the clock screen will appear., refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK. To check the clock has been set correctly, press DISPLAY until the time appears on the display.

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.

BASIC OPERATION

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO TAPES

VIDEO TAPES

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

video heads.

● If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide

from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be "snowy", or even disappear.

● To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you

will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.

● Use video tapes which carry the mark.

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.To start playback, press PLAY/X2 ().

Record-protection tab

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

● For double speed playback (without sound), press PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

● To revert to normal playback, press PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

● To stop the video tape, press STOP ( ).

● To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.

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 SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. (SET) on the VCR front panel.

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)

● Press CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

1.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 CHANNEL or .

● Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

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 CHANNEL or during slow motion playback.

● Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

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.

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

NOTE:

● There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture

using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

1.Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.

2.Press FAST FORWARD ( )/ REWIND ( ) on

the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR to the right/left and release.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

1.During playback, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND

( ) on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the

right/ left.

2.To lock search mode turn the shuttle far right/left and

release.

3.To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) again, or turn the shuttle to the halfway

position.

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

BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

NOTES:

● If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and

rewind.

● If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press RECORD ( ) the tape is record

protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

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

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

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

3. To start recording, press RECORD ().

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

5.To continue recording, press RECORD ().

6.To stop recording, press STOP once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

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

2. Each additional press of RECORD ()

will delay the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press STOP ( ) once.

STOP 15:30

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing CHANNEL or . To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press . For example, for channel 24, press then press 2 4.

NOTES:

You may also access the VIDEOPLUS+ menu by the following procedure

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

Continue from step 2 above.

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

1.Press [SV/V+/TIMER]on the remote

control.

2.Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

3.Press []to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.

4.If you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use [] to select the WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate.

5.Press SET to confirm.

➝PLUS CODE -

ONCE WEEKLY DAILY

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

6.Enter the channel you wish to record using the NUMBER BUTTONS, for example if you wish to record channel 2 press 0 2. The VCR will remember this for the future.

NOTE:

● An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current

VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number

NOTE:

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

CLEAR to return to the VIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number.

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

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

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

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/ /

▲

▼

If your VCR has long play facility

and

you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED use the [] to highlight SP. Press []to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

8. Press SET to confirm the programme.

The VIDEOPLUS+ menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further VIDEOPLUS+ recordings repeat this procedure.

9. When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.

10. Press TIMER ON-OFF once to place the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode.

will be shown on the display.

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T / / / /

: :

S S E

P 0

P E

R 2

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E E E

: : : :

R 0

▲

S 1

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: : : :

: :

P 0

C E

H X

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NOTES:

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

● If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has

been removed.

● During recording, press STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further

recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

➝PLUS CODE -

ONCE WEEKLY DAILY

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

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

2.Press MENU

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

4.The position which is initially highlighted

is the next available timer record entry. Press SET to confirm this.

● The display will automatically show

today's date.

Either:

If this is the date you wish to

make the recording on, press SET to confirm this.

Or:

enter the recording date using the

[] or NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press

0 9 (9th), then 0 7 (July).

5.Then press SET to confirm.

6.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 SET to confirm.

7.Enter the channel using the [] or NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press SET to confirm.

///

You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance. The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected from the manual clock setting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM button on the remote control.

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

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

SETTING A RECORDING

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

TIMER

MODE SET UP

▲▼ :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MENU SCREEN

D 2

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8. Enter the start time using the [] or NUMBER BUTTONS - hours first then minutes (when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' before the number), for example for 21:05 start, press 2 1

0 5. Then press SET to confirm.

9. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 0.

10.

If your VCR has long play facility

and

you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the []to highlight SP. Press

[

] to select standard

play or long play as required.

11. Press SET to confirm.

● The MENU now shows all the timer

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

12.When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.

13. Press TIMER ON-OFF once to place the VCR in TIMER STAND-BY mode.

will be shown on the display.

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

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

recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

D 2

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

TIMER

MODE SET UP

▲▼ :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MENU SCREEN

CHECKING A RECORDING

1.If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press TIMER ON/OFF to exit.

2.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

3. Press MENU.

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

● All the delayed recordings in the VCRs

memory will be shown.

● You can check the settings and change or

cancel them.

CHANGING A RECORDING

1.Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING.

2.If you wish to change a delayed

recording, press []to highlight the recording, then press SET.

3.Press [] to highlight the setting to be changed and correct it by using the

[]or the NUMBER BUTTONS.

4.When all corrections are complete press SET, then press MENU.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1.Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING.

2.If you wish to cancel a delayed

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

CLEAR.

3.Press MENU.

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NOTE:

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

button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode.

D 2

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BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF

➝REPEAT ON OFF

▲ ▼ :SELECT :CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

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

1.Load the video tape into the VCR.

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

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

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

1.Press MENU to display the main menu

on the screen.

2.Press []to select MODE.

3.Press SET.

4.Press []to select REPEAT.

5.Press [] to select ON.

6.Press SET.

7.Press MENU to return to normal screen.

NOTES:

● Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.

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

PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY

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

MODE MENU SCREEN

▲

▼

ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

NOTE:

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

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.

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.

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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:

ADVANCED OPERATION

BLUE MUTE

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

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 []to select COLOUR.

3.Press [] to select AUTO/PAL.

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

1.Press MENU to display the main menu

on the screen.

2.Press []to select MODE.

3.Press SET.

4.Press []to select BLUE MUTE.

5.Press [] to select OFF.

6.Press SET and then MENU to return to

the normal screen.

COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF

MODE MENU SCREEN

ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

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

2.Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote

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

● After searching, normal playback will

resume automatically.

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.

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.

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.

Press DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme. For example,

1.Load the video tape into the VCR

2.Press DPSS three times. A 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. A -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind

to locate the beginning of the current recording.

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

-1

RECORDING 5

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 2

RECORDING 1

DPSS number

DPSS Signals

Current tape position

Rewind

Fast Forward

ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

1.Load tape into the VCR.

2. If you wish to record from a source

connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select AV .

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

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

Optional SCART connection (not supplied).

Mono/Stereo camcorder

NOTE:

● There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please

refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

LOW POWER FEATURE

CHILD LOCK

You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in standby, preventing children from operating the VCR.

TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK

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

flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK

has been activated.

Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold for about 2 seconds.

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

NOTES:

● If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the

indicator will flash on the VCR display.

● If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK

may disengage.

To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in LOW POWER mode. In LOW POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.

LOW POWER MODE

1.Press STANDBY

()

to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.

2.Press STANDBY ( ) again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital

display will appear blank.

The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt.

DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE Either Press STANDBY ( ) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode. Or Press STOP ( ) to use the VCR.

NOTES:

● With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW

POWER mode.

● When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.

● If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.

● When disengaging LOW POWER mode from the VCR press the STANDBY button.

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT CLOCK

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

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

1.Press MENU.

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

3.CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET.

4.Press [

]

to select CHANNEL.

5.Press [] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received. If it is not the desired channel, press [] to continue tuning.

6.Press [] to select FINE TUNING. Press and hold [] until the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

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➝PRESET 1

CHANNEL CH21 FINE TUNING SKIP ON OFF

SELECT :▲ ▼ CHANGE: ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

▼

7.Press [] to select SKIP The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using

CHANNEL / instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

8.Press [] to select ON or OFF for

this option.

9.Press SET to confirm.

10.Press MENU to leave this function.

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

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

1.Press MENU.

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

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4.The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

5.Press []to highlight the

channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm.

6.Press [] to highlight the new position for the channel. Press SET to confirm.

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

8.When all the channels are in your preferred order, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

MOVE 1/5 1 CH5 713 2BBC1 8 14 3BBC2 9 15 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 6 12 18

MOVE 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5 CH5 11 17 6 12 18

MODE

SET UP

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

MENU SCREEN

1.Press MENU.

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

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

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

5.Press [] to highlight the

channel to be cancelled.

6.Press SET twice to cancel the channel.

7.When all the channels you wish have been cancelled, press MENU.

DELETING CHANNELS

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

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

TIMER MODE

SET UP

CANCEL 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3CH5 915 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 612 18

:SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▼

CANCEL 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5CH5 11 17 612 18

:SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▼

MENU SCREEN

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

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

1.Press MENU.

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

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4.Press []to highlight NAME. Press SET to confirm.

5.Press [] to highlight the

channel to be named. Press SET to confirm.

6.Press [] to rename the channel. Press SET to confirm.

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

8.When all the channels are named correctly, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

NAME 1/5 1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9

4CH4 10

5CH5 11 6 12

MODE

SET UP

NAME 1/5 1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9 4CH4 10 5CH5 11 6 12

MENU SCREEN

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

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

CLOCK

MODE TIME DATE YEAR

24H 00:00 1/01 00 *

MODE :24H/12H

:SELECT ▲ ▼ :CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▲

▼

NOTE:

If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- is OFF) then you will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.

1.Press MENU. Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

2.Press [] to select CLOCK. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press [] to select either 12 or 24

hour clock.

4.Press [] to select TIME. Enter the time using the NUMBER BUTTONS or []. 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.

5.Press [] to select DATE. Enter the date using the NUMBER BUTTONS or []. For example, for 1st April enter 01 04.

6.Press [] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the NUMBER BUTTONS or []. For example, for 1998 enter 98. For the year 2000 enter 00.

7.Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is OFF).Then press SET to confirm.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIMER indicator. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators. RECORDING indicator. CHILD LOCK indicator. AM/PM indicators. STOP indicator. VCR mode indicator. PRESET CHANNEL indicator.

VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator. LONG PLAY indicator. STANDARD PLAY indicator. VIDEO TAPE indicator. DECODER indicator

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VPS PDC

VCRAM PM

STOP

1 3 4 5

12 10

NOTE:

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

11 13

NOTES:

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

● The VCR will return to display 1. each time it is switched on.

● If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from

the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

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.

■ 1CH59

NICAM STEREO

SP L R

REM 1:05

0:00.00

Programme number and channel

NICAM signal

Tape speed

Audio output mode

Time

Date

Tape remaining

Tape counter

Tape Status

{

These depend on model features

■ 1CH59 SUPER P. ON NICAM

STEREO

SP L R

22:00 REM 1:05 1/04 98 0:00.00

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.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.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

● 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.

Format: VHS PAL standard

Number of heads: Two heads

Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome signals: 625 lines

Maximum playing time: 480 min. with E-240 video tape 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: 14 W (Low power ≤ 1W)

Operating temperature: 5

C to 40OC

Storage temperature: -20OC to 55OC Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio input: Line 1: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ Audio output: Line 1 -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)

Display is not working.

VCR will not operate - appears in VCR display.

VCR will not respond to any commands.

Tape cannot be loaded.

VCR cannot be operated by remote control.

No picture appears.

Rewind is not possible.

Picture does not change even though CHANNEL buttons are pressed.

Desired channel position cannot be selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

Playback picture is snowy.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing RECORD ( ) or TIMER ON-OFF buttons.

VIDEOPLUS does not record desired programme.

PROBLEM

ANSWER

● Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.

● Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

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

● Press the TIMER ON-OFF button to disengage timer.

● Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

● Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

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

● Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

● 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 TV is set to the video channel.

● Check all connecting cables.

● Make sure tape is not at the start.

● Make sure 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 VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

● Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL buttons.

● Try another tape.

● The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP

Service Facility.

● The record-protection tab has been removed.

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

● Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Customer Information Centre 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 Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

SHARP Customer Information Centre: Tel: 0990 274277

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

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