Sharp VCM313 User Manual
VC-M313HM
VC-M313LM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
● VIDEOPLUS
● 2 HEAD LONG PLAY
● CHILD LOCK
● SHARP SUPER PICTURE
Dear SHARP Customer
Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of
entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before
attempting to operate the VCR.
Copyright
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without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.
● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without
prior permission from SHARP Electronics (Europe) GmbH.
●
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and PlusCode ®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.
INFORMATION
Additional information complements instructions.
(i)
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
AM/PM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
PLUSCODE
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
231
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
+
1. STANDBY
+
/
/
/
/
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2. INPUT SELECT
3. CHILD LOCK
4. TIMER ON/OFF
5.AUDIO OUT
has no function with these models.)
6. MENU
7. PLUSCODE
8. AM/PM or
9. REWIND 26. FAST FORWARD
10. RECORD
(The STOP button is
11.STOP
also used to switch on the VCR.)
12. TAPE SPEED (SP/LP)
13. SLOW
(This button
VCR REMOTE CONTROL
14. TV CHANNEL
15. BASIC SHARP TV
CONTROLS
16. TV VOLUME
/
17. ZERO BACK
18. SKIP SEARCH
19. SET
20. MENU SELECT
21. CLEAR
22. MODE ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
23. DISPLAY
24. CHANNEL
25. INPUT SELECT
27. PLAY/X2
28. PAUSE/STILL
29. DPSS
SLOW SPEED
/
30. TV/VCR (This button has
no function with these models.)
VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.
If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only
differences in function are shown below:
(On-Screen Display)
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
FUNCTION
OSD
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
[]buttons
[ ] buttons
(ii)
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
Press the FF/REW buttons.
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 ......................................................................... 9
How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................9
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
How to use to make a recording ........................................................................... 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................15
How to check, change and cancel a delayed recording..................................................... 17
ADVANCED OPERATION
Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................18
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 19
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Colour ............................................................................................................................................20
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 21
Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................22
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 23
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 24
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 25
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 26
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display .......................................................................................................................27
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 28
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................30
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 32
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 32
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 33
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 18
Playing back a video tape repeatedly ..............................................................18
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 21
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 21
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 25
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