Sharp VCM311HM User Manual

4 HEAD LONG PLAY
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
LOW POWER FEATURE
CHILD LOCK
VC-MH711HM
VC-MH711HM
VC-MH711LM
OPERATION MANUAL
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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.
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 (UK) Ltd.
is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.
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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
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
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REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
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7
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21. MODE ON SCREEN DISPLAY
23. CHANNEL
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19. MENU SELECT
27 PAUSE/STILL
8. AM/PM or
26. PLAY/X2
22. DISPLAY
16. ZERO BACK
5.AUDIO OUT
9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD
11.STOP
12. TAPE SPEED
13. SLOW
28. DPSS
/SLOW SPEED /
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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
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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.
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TINS-3299UMN1
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 Ltd, 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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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
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CONTENTS
ADVANCED OPERATION
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
Audio and your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playback of a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Checking the amount of tape remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playing back a Video tape repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Blue Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Searching the video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Skip searching the Video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Digital programme search system (DPSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Recording from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Important notes on your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Manually sorting the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Manually setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tuning the TV into the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VCR digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selecting the output from the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Low Power Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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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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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of your remote control refer
to page (ii).
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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.
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CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
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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
Optional:
Connect your Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR.
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
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DECODER UNIT OR
SATELLITE SYSTEM
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.
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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.
5.
Press SET to store the RF channel and to place the VCR back into STANDBY.
If problems persist contact SHARP Consumer Information Centre 0990-274277
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.
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AUTO INSTALLATION
PRESS SET KEY TO START
SET :ENTER MENU:EXIT
Press STOP to switch on your VCR. This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.
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 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.
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 tune will take a few minutes to complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing the present channel order. Press MENU to exit. The clock screen will now appear. If you experience any difficulties setting the clock, refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.
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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
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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.
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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.
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There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Pause and Slow functions.
PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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 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 NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to record a
programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press SET to confirm.
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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
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9. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 0.
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and you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the []to highlight SP. Press
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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.
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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.
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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 VCR’s
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.
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COLOUR AUTO PAL
ADVANCED OPERATION
AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S Only)
HI-FI STEREO SOUND Stereo sound is possible from Hi-Fi VCR’s if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is
normally set so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can use the AUDIO OUT button as follows:
Press AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will
appear on the VCR display.
Press AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R
will appear on the VCR display.
Press AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and
R will disappear from the VCR display.
Pressing AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R
will appear on the VCR display.
NOTES:
If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R
will not appear on the display.
If the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be improved
by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .
If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track
and the sound will be in mono.
NICAM sound may not be stereo.
NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND
Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to receive the mono signal. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this follow the procedure below:
1.Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.
2.Press []to select MODE.
3.Press SET. NICAM will be selected.
4.Press [] to select OFF.
5.Press SET to return to the menu screen.
6.Press MENU to exit to normal screen.
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CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT
The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
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BACK OF TELEVISION
AMPLIFIER
RF OUT
AUDIO PHONO LEADS (NOT SUPPLIED)
AUDIO OUT
L and R
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RF CONNECTION CABLE
EXISTING AERIAL
CABLE
ADVANCED OPERATION
AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S Only)
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BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF
REPEAT ON OFF
▲ ▼ :SELECT :CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT
ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE
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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.
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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
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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:
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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 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.
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NICAM AUTO OFF COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF
MODE MENU SCREEN
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.
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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.
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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.
4.To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP ( ) or PLAY/X2 ().
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RECORDING 4
RECORDING 3
RECORDING 2
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DPSS number
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Current tape position
Rewind
Fast Forward
ADVANCED OPERATION
SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE
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.
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RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT
3. If you wish to record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1.
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 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:
NOTE:
There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
1.Load tape into the VCR.
2.Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control
until the VCR display shows L2.
Optional SCART connection (not supplied).
Mono/Stereo camcorder
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
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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.
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CHANNEL CH21 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF
CHANNEL PRESET
CHANNEL SORT CLOCK
9. Press [] to select SKIP.
The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using
CHANNEL instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.
10. Press [] to select ON or OFF for
this option.
11. Press SET to confirm.
12. Press MENU to leave this function.
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL
IMPORTANT NOTE:
8. If you connect an independent decoder,
you must press [] to select DECODER, then select []to turn the decoder function on.
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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. IMPORTANT NOTE: (VC-MH711LM model only) Press to select CH
or CC. This will determine whether off air (CH) or cable (CC) is tuned first. Note that both off air and cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.
6. 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.
7. Press [] to select FINE TUNING. Press and hold [] until the sharpest colour picture is obtained.
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CABLE RECEPTION FOR VC-MH711LM
MODEL ONLY
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SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER
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 the
channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm.
5.Press [] to highlight the new position for the channel. Press SET to confirm.
6.If any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 4.
7.When all the channels are in your preferred order, press MENU to leave the MENU function.
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MOVE 1/5 1 CH65 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH43 10 16 5CH54 11 17 6 12 18
MOVE 1/5 1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5 CH65 11 17 6 12 18
MODE
SET UP
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
NOTE:
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. 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. For example, for 1998 enter 98. For the year 2000 enter
00.
7. Press SET to confirm.
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MODE TIME DATE YEAR
24H 12:00 1/01 00
MODE :24H/12H
:SELECT :CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY
If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that the playback picture is shown on the TV. In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display. You can manually override this by pressing [TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.
Pressing [TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.
SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR
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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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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.
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Tape counter
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1CH59 SUPER P. ON NICAM
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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.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: Number of heads: Video signal system: Hi-Fi audio recording system: Maximum playing time: Tape width: Tape speed: Antenna: Reception channels: RF output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Video input: Video output: Audio input: Audio output: Hi-Fi audio:
Dimensions: Weight: Supplied accessories:
VHS PAL standard Four heads PAL colour or monochrome signals: 625 lines Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi 480 min. with E-240 video tape in Long play mode
12.7 mm
23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s Long play (LP) 75 Ω unbalanced
UHF channel 21-69, (VHF channel A-J VC-MH711LM) UHF channel 21-69 AC 240 V, 50 Hz 16W (Low power 1W) 5OC to 40OC
-20OC to 55OC
1.0 Vp-p, 75
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Line 1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ; Line 1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ; Audio-out: -5.0 dBs, 1k Dynamic range: ~ 90 dBs (SP); Frequency response: 20 Hz ­20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A) 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm
3.2 kg (approx) 75 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.
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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.
Playback/recording does not playback in stereo.
VIDEOPLUS does not record desired programme.
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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.
Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV with SCART lead.
Programme may not carry stereo.
Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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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.
GUARANTEE
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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.
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.
Never connect the plug to the mains without the fuse cover fitted.
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
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS
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