Sharp VCM332HM User Manual

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VC-M332HM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

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Dear SHARP Customer

Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before attempting to operate the VCR.

● Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded

without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in your country.

● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

●

and PlusCode®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

● NEXTVIEW

SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.

(i)

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(ii)

4.EJECT

MENU SET

CLEAR

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

SUPER P.

SKIP SEARCH

ZERO BACK

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

SV/V+

/TIMER

VOL

TVVCR

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT DISPLAYEJECT

MODE

OSD

TAPE

SPEED

DIRECT REC TV A.DUB TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

AM/PM

25. ZERO BACK

21. CHANNEL

23. MENU SELECT

32. PAUSE/STILL

9. AM/PM or

31. PLAY/X2

26. SKIP SEARCH

10. REWIND 30. FAST FORWARD

11.STOP

14. TAPE SPEED (SP/LP)

13. SLOW

33. DPSS [ ]

/SLOW SPEED /

3. AUDIO OUT(This

button has no function with this model)

6. MENU

22. SET

24. CLEAR

12. RECORD

19. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

17. TV

2. STANDBY

5. VOLUME

7. SV/V+/TIMER

29. INPUT SELECT

34. TV/VCR

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. Rotate the shuttle dial counter clockwise/ clockwise

1. VCR

8. NUMBER

BUTTONS

15. DIRECT RECORD TV

16. A. DUB

(This button has no function with this model)

27. SUPER SHARP PICTURE

28. CHILD LOCK

18. TIMER ON/OFF

20. DISPLAY

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-3585UMZZ

Printed in U.K.

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.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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

remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.

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

Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

● 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 Parts Centre: Willow Vale Electronics

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

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 0990 274277

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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.......................................................................11

How to playback a video tape.................................................................................................. 11

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 14

Direct TV recording......................................................................................................................15

How to use to make a recording..............................................................................16

How to set a delayed recording................................................................................................ 18

ADVANCED OPERATION

Installation of a sky digibox receiver..........................................................................................21

Playback of a video tape........................................................................................................... 26

Digital display................................................................................................................................ 28

Blue mute......................................................................................................................................29

Colour............................................................................................................................................ 29

16:9 playback and recording.....................................................................................................29

Searching the video tape........................................................................................................... 30

Digital programme search system (DPSS)................................................................................. 31

Remote control operation of TV................................................................................................. 32

Recording from other equipment.............................................................................................. 33

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Post code security........................................................................................................................34

Low power feature....................................................................................................................... 35

Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 35

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 36

Satellite receiver/cable box installation.................................................................................... 37

Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 38

Manually setting the clock..........................................................................................................41

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital displal ....................................................................................................................... 42

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 42

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 43

Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers.............................................................................. 44

Specifications................................................................................................................................45

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 46

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 47

Guarantee....................................................................................................................................48

Connecting to the mains............................................................................................................49

Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 12

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 13

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording............................................20

Sky digibox installation.......................................................................................... 23

BskyB digital channel mapping ........................................................................... 25

Checking the amount of tape remaining..........................................................26

Playing back a video tape repeatedly.............................................................. 26

Playing back an NTSC tape.................................................................................27

Skip searching the video tape.............................................................................30

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 38

Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 39

Re-naming channels............................................................................................. 40

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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.

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

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

REMOTE

CONTROL

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

for the remote control unit.

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer to page (ii)..

Battery cover

Remote Control

• Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.

• Do not expose to liquid or shock.

• May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

• Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control

• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use

• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

TO FIT THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Fit the batteries: to and to terminals. Place the

battery cover back into position.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

ANTENNA IN

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

ANTENNA IN

LINE2(II) IN /DECODER CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

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

Connect the VCR

to the mains.

socket.

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

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

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

Optional:

Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

Connect your

ANTENNA IN

LINE2(II) IN /DECODER CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/

I)IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

BACK OF TELEVISION

ANTENNA IN

LINE2(II) IN

/DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

N (L1

(I)IN

/I)

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

IMPORTANT NOTE: If is illuminated on the VCR display, the VCR is in STANDBY mode. If not the VCR is in LOW POWER mode. To change between LOW POWER and STANDBY mode press the STANDBY/LOW POWER button on the VCR front panel.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (not low power).

Switch on the TV.

Press and hold the for 3 seconds, (The VCR is now tuning itself in). The VCR will search and display an ideal RF channel. (Wait for the flashing channel number to appear in the VCR display.)

Select an unused preset channel on your TV for your VCR (there may be a dedicated video preset channel refer to your TV operation manual).

Tune the selected preset channel on your TV (refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears. Store this as your VCR preset channel.

SET

Press place the VCR back into STANDBY.

to store the RF channel and to

button on the VCR

Example:

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

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE SET UP

쑿쑼 : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXI T

NOTE:

• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using [ / ] keys.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

✔

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

IF YOU ARE CONNECTING A SKY DIGIBOX RECIEVER TO YOUR VCR GO TO INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL

If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically install the satellite channels using this feature. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual).

Follow steps 1-4 below before INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.

Place the satellite receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top). This ensures that the reflected infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it unimpeded.

Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-999 on your satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 999 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.

• The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure. You will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays.

• SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable boxes.

• See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual.

All information relevant to satellite receiver control will display this symbol.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

These models automatically tune the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext information sort the TV channels into a standard order and set the clock.

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

Press

Step through the on screen instructions by

pressing the

See next page to continue

to switch on the VCR.

STOP

button.

SET

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

AUTO INSTALLAT ION

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.

If you

have a satellite receiver connected

to the VCR continue from point

If you connected to the VCR leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.)

not

have a satellite receiver

SET

NOTES:

• If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to the back of the book.

VCR RESET

Press the

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

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

Press the

SAT CONTROL ON OFF

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

Press the

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

See next page to continue

button.

SET

button.

SAT RECEI VER

SET

button.

쑿

:CHANGE

쑼

1CH22

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

➔

On completion, the showing the standard channel order.

Press

the channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to

SORTING CHANNELS

If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

for help on setting the time and date.

To check the clock has been set correctly press the appears on the VCR display.

If you are NOT connecting a Satellite/Cable box control your VCR is now correctly tuned in.

Points 5-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

MOVE MENU

to exit if you are happy with

will appear

MANUALLY

DISPLAY

button until the time

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

61218 S ELECTED : BBC1

쑿쑼 씱씰 :SELECTED

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

SAT CONTROL ON OF F

INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

쑿쑼 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

MOVE 1/5

SAT RECEI VER

----------- 씮

쑿

쑼

:CHANGE

Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

7. Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be

highlighted. If the VCR is not connected to the satellite

receiver as shown in

CABLES.

i. Your satellite receiver should be connected to

the Antenna (RF in on the back of the VCR) select RF IN using [ / ] You will need to tune the VCR into the Digibox.

Refer to

RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR for

connection diagram.

ii. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

CONNECTING A SATELLITE

Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ] again. Continue until you see a satellite channel.

CONNECTING THE

8. Press [ / ] to select SAT NO. Turn to the

table at the end of this manual. Look for the make of your satellite receiver and use the

NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first

code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channel 12.

9. If your satellite receiver has changed to preset

channel 12, press VCR will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few minutes).

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial and satellite channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.)

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

SET to confirm and the

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

10.

On completion the MOVE menu will appear

showing the preset channel order. Press

MENU to exit if you are happy with the

channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to

MANUALLY SORTING

CHANNELS.

If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY

SETTING THE CLOCK for help on setting

the time and date.

To check the clock has been set correctly press the appears on the VCR display.

DISPLAY button until the time

NOTES:

• If your satellite receiver has not changed to preset channel 12 enter the next code number on the list. Continue until the receiver shows preset channel 12, then continue from point 9.

• If your satellite receiver is not listed at the end of this manual or after entering all the numbers listed for your receiver, the satellite receiver preset channel has still not changed to 12, enter

12. If it has, continue from point 9. If not, press to select until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 9.

• If there is still no response from your satellite receiver, try adjusting its position to improve the Infra Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.

• Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 199, or when all the 84 VCR preset channels have been used.

• The VCR will place all found terrestrial channels starting at preset 1, then all satellite channels from the first available preset channel after the terrestrial channels.

0 0 1, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel

0 0 2 and re-check. Continue

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

If you replace your satellite receiver, you will need to follow the complete autoinstallation procedure to tune your VCR to the satellite receiver. This is because your new satellite receiver will not over-write the previous satellite channels in your VCR.

If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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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.

SECAMPAL

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYBACK

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 ().

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

Record protection tab

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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 VCR front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on the

• For double speed playback (without sound), press

• To revert to normal playback, press

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

EJECT on the VCR.

PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

STOP ().

PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

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)

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

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

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

CHANNEL or .

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 motion playback.

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.

CHANNEL or during slow

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.

2. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or rotate the

shuttle dial clockwise for Fast Forward and counter clockwise for Rewind then release.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 3

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 7

Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons on the remote control or by using the shuttle dial on the VCR front panel.

Remote Control Operation

(ANTI)

PLAYBACK

PLAY/X2

VISUAL SEARCH x 3

VISUAL SEARCH x 7

1. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) during playback.

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

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

OR: Shuttle Dial Operation

As the Shuttle dial is rotated a soft click can be felt. During playback, rotating the dial one click clockwise will make the VCR enter Visual search x 3 mode. An additional click clockwise or counter clockwise will change the operation as illustrated above.

The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can be operated from any position.

Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback at any time, or rotate the shuttle dial clockwise/

counter clockwise until the playback function is selected.

NOTE:

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press For example, for channel 24, press

You can record the channel you are watching or any other preset 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 REC ().

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

5. To continue recording, press REC ().

6. To stop recording, press STOP ( ) once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

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

2. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay

the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP ( ) once.

CHANNEL [or].

AM/PM .

AM/PM then press 2 4.

STOP 15:30

NOTES:

• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording, rewind, eject the tape, and place the VCR into Standby mode.

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

This feature can only be used with nexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible tv’s.

By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control, the VCR will record the signal currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source. This feature can be started when the VCR is in STANDBY or OPERATE mode, but NOT mode.

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central position.

1. To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC.

2. To pause during recording, press PAUSE ( ) .

3. To continue recording, press REC () .

4. To stop recording, press STOP ().

NOTES:

• A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.

• If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why. (Refer to the TV operation manual).

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

TIMER RECORDING

Low Power

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-

1. NexTView

2. Showview

3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

HOW TO USE NexTView 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. Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV con-

trols, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press VCR in STANDBY mode.

will be shown on the display.

NOTES:

• The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in STANDBY mode.

• VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time of your VCR recording. This ensures that if there is a change in broadcast time for your programme the VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

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

• During recording, press STOP ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-

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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.

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+] on the remote control

2. Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

NOTE:

• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number

Press [ / ] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY

CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

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.. 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

PLUS CODE . -

→

ONCE WE EK L Y DA I L Y

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 VCR will remember this for the future.

0 2. The

DATE PR START STOP 21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*

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

PR :BBC2 씱씰 : SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

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.

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7. If your VCR has long play facility and you wish

to change the the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

8. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use

[ / ] to highlight thefinal column. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (

✱ = ON - = OFF).

9. Press SET to confirm the programme. The

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

10. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR

in TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.

RECORDING SPEED, use

MENU to remove the menu

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

TAPE

SPEED :SP / LP 씱씰 : SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP-

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

VPS/PDC ✱:ON - :OFF

씱씰 :SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance. The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected

from the manual clock setting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• 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.

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 confirm this.

• The display will automatically show today's date. Either: If this is the date you wish to make the recording on, press Or: enter the recording date using the[ /

] or the digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press (July).

NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two

SET to confirm this.

0 9 (9th), then 0 7

5. Then press SET to confirm.

6. If you want to make additional recordings at

the same time each day or week, use [ /

] or select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press

SET to confirm.

7. Enter the channel using the [ / ] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press

SET to confirm.

AM/PM button on the remote control.

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE

SET to

SET UP

쑿쑼 : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07 -- -:-- -:-- ---

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

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D -- -:-- -:-- ---

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

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HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

8. Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the

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 [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

11. [See note below]. For VPS/PDC setting use the

[/] to highlight the final column. Using

the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (* = ON - = OFF).

12. 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.

13. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

14. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR

in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.

RECORDING SPEED, use the

MENU to remove the menu

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 -:-- LP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP-

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

1/2

NOTES:

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

• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed.

• During recording, press recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

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[ / ]

NUMBER BUTTONS.

or the

4. When all corrections are complete press SET,

then press

CANCELLING A RECORDING

MENU.

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.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE SET UP

쑿쑼 : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

1/2

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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ADVANCED OPERATION

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

1. Connect your Sky Digibox receiver to the VCR as shown in connecting the cables.

2. Place the receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top). This ensures that the reflected

infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it unimpeded.

3. Ensure the receiver is not in Standby or any special mode.

• The preset Sky channels can now be tuned in as part of the installation procedure.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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

Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

Step through the on screen instructions by pressing the

SET button.

AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

NOTE:

• If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to the back of the book.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

VCR RESET at

Press the SET button.

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

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

Press the SET button.

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INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.

Leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press

SET.

SAT CONTROL ON OFF

SAT RECEI VER

On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing the standard channel order.

Press MENU to exit if you are happy with

the channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to

MANUALLY

SORTING CHANNELS.

:CHANGE

쑿

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

Press the SET button.

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5CH5 11 17 61218

S ELECTED : BBC1

쑿쑼 씱씰 :SELECTED

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

쑼

1CH22

MOVE 1/5

If the clock is not automatically set, the

clock screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

for help on setting the time and date.

To check the clock has been set correctly press the appears on the VCR display.

DISPLAY button until the time

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INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

SKY DIGIBOX INSTALLATION

Press MENU.

6. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press

SET to confirm.

7. CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted.

Press

SET to confirm.

8. Press [ / ] to select SAT RECEIVER.

Press

SET to confirm. The satellite receiver

screen will appear. Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to

ON.

10. Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will

be highlighted.

the VCR is not connected to the Digibox

as shown in

CONNECTING THE

CABLES.

i. Your satellite receiver should be connected

to the Antenna (RF in on the back of the VCR) select RF IN using [ / ] You will need to tune the VCR into the Digibox.

ii. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ] again. Continue until you see a satellite channel.

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECEIVER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

SAT CONTROL ON OFF ➔INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

쑿쑼 : SELECT

-----------씮

SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

9 +

SAT RECEI VER

:CHANGE

쑿

쑼

11. Press [ / ] to select SAT NO. Using

the

NUMBER BUTTONS enter 128.

12. When the arrows have moved from VCR to

SAT on the on screen display, press confirm.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

SET to

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INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

13. Press [ / ] to select MANUAL

TUNE.

14. Press SET to confirm

15. PRESET will be highlighted. Press

[ / ] to choose the required VCR preset channel.

16. Press [ / ] to select SOURCE.

Then press [ / ] to select

SAT.

17. Then press [ / ] to select

CHANNEL. Using the channel guide on

the following page enter the satellite channel using the

NUMBER

BUTTONS.

18. Wait for the VCR to display ST*** next to

the Preset channel number (This will take a few seconds), Press

SET to confirm.

19. Repeat procedure from point 16 until all

desired satellite channels are stored in to the VCR.

20. Press MENU to exit

21. Please return to HOW TO PLAYBACK

A VIDEO TAPE, at the front of the

manual.

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECEIVER SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

➔

PRESET ST106 1 SOURCE CH / CC SAT CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF

▲

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• If there is no response from your Sky Digibox, try adjusting its position to improve the Infa Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

BSKYB DIGITAL CHANNEL MAPPING

PRESET NO:

101 102 103 104 105 106 109 110 112 115 118 121 124 127 130 133 136 139 142 145 148 151 160 178

181 301 - 305 308 - 311

315

316

324

401

402

403

410

413

416

501

504

507

CHANNEL

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 SKY ONE UK GOLD UK GOLD 2 LIVING DISNEY GRANADA PLUS CHALLENGE TV BRAVO PARAMOUNT SCI-FI HOME & LEISURE BREEZE MEN & MOTORS SKY SHOP SKY TRAVEL UK STYLE UK ARENA BBC CHOICE TARA TRAVEL SKY PREMIER SKY MOVIE MAX SKY CINEMA SKY CINEMA 2 FILM FOUR SKY SPORTS 1 SKY SPORTS 2 SKY SPORTS 3 MUTV SKY SPORTS NEWS THE RACING SKY NEWS BLOOMBERG BBC NEWS 24

PRESET NO:

508 510 513 531 532 533 534 535 538

541 544 547 550 570 601 602

604 607 610 631 632 638 641 644 660 673 688 700

701 - 752

931 932 933 977 980 981 998

CHANNEL

BBC PARLIAMENT CNBC CNN DISCOVERY DISCOVERY +1HOUR TRAVEL & ADV CIVILISATION SCI-TREK NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HISTORY UK HORIZONS [.TV] ANIMAL PLANET CNBC SPORTS CARTOON NETWORK CARTOON NWK +1HOUR NICKELODEON TROUBLE FOX KIDS MTV M2 VH1 THE BOX UK PLAY QVC SHOP! TV TRAEL SHOP PREVIEW CHANNEL SKY BOX OFFICE BBC CHOICE (SC0) BBC CHOICE (W) BBC CHOICE (N. IRL) TELEVISION X AFTER MIDNIGHT AFTER MIDNIGHT SKY GUIDE INFO

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

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will

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

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

REC TIMER

STOP

ETET

SPAMPM

REC TIMER

STOP

ETET

SPAMPM

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:

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.

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

16:9 AUTO OFF

쑿쑼 : SELECT 씱씰 : CHANGE S E T : E N T E R M EN U : E X I T

PRP

A V

PRP

AV VC

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ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that..

• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCRs from this VCR.

• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.

• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at the top and bottom of your screen.

• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press

DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For

example, 21:20 appears:

OPERATION MODE

Shows status of tape. Press DISPLAY until the display appears, for example:

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.

PRPR

1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for

example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press

CLEAR and the tape counter will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press

ZERO BACK. The tape will

rewind/advance to this point.

NOTE:

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

PRPR

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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.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

MODE MENU SCREEN

COLOUR AU TO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF REPEAT ON OF F 16:9 AUTO OF F

4. Press [ / ] to select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return to the

normal 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.

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu.

A scart connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET L1) and the TV. During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE.

2. Press [ / ] to select 16:9.

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

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:

1. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to start the video tape playing.

2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control.

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

• After searching, normal playback will resume automatically

SKIP SEARCH

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

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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.

Fast ForwardRewind

RECORDING 5

DPSS Number

RECORDING 1

-1

RECORDING 2

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 3

Current tape position

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

NOTES:

• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes.

• The starting point of playback may vary.

• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

Switch on the TV. Point the remote control unit at the TV.

Press the TV button on the VCR remote control to place the remote into TV mode, then hold down the STANDBY and the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press

STANDBY and

The TV will enter standby mode to confirm the correct code has been entered.

To turn the TV on from standby mode hold

STANDBY

and

for about 2 seconds.

button

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY

•

TV INPUT SELECT

•

/ Increases or decreases the volume.

VOL

• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case place the remote control into TV mode by pressing the TV button then hold do wn

then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

• SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.

Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode. (When the remote is

in TV mode).

Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the

screen.(When the remote is in TV mode).

Changes the TV channels. (When the remote is in TV mode).

TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON

SHARP 1 TOSHIBA 9 PHILIPS 2 PANASONIC 0 or THOMSON 3 or 4 HITACHI INPUT SELECT GRUNDIG 5 SANYO MODE OSD FERGUSON 6 JVC DISPLAY ITT NOKIA 7 MITSUBISHI AUDIO OUT SONY 8

STANDBY

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/L2(II)

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ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

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:

Optional Scart connection (not supplied)

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

LINE2(II) IN

/DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/

I)IN

Load tape into the VCR.

INPUT SELECT

Press until the VCR display shows

on the remote control

If you wish to record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select

If you wish to record from a source connected with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR (if fitted), select

NOTE:

• There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POST CODE SECURITY

This feature should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the VCR if it is stolen. Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.

If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.

Press

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

Press [ / ] to select POST CODE. Press

to confirm. Enter your desired PIN number using the

NUMBER BUTTONS

This must be a 4 digit number in the range 0000 - 9999.

Using the [ / / / ] key, enter your Postcode. Press

Record your PIN number in the box provided

for future reference.

SET

to confirm.

SET

or the [ / ] key.

P I N NUMBER POST CODE

---- ---- ---

SELECT : 씱씰 CHANGE 쑿쑼 ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

POST CODE

NOTE:

• Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN number. If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter the correct number.

If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:

Follow steps 1 to 3 above.

2. Enter your current PIN number. Press SET to confirm

3. Press to re-select PIN number.

4. Enter your new PIN number. Press SET to confirm.

IMPORTANT:- Please keep your Operation Manual separate from your VCR.

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

LOW POWER FEATURE

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

Press STAND BY ( ) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.

2. Press STAND BY ( ) 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 STAND BY ( ) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode. Or Press

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.

STOP ( ) to use the VCR.

CHILD LOCK

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

TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold 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.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

Normally it will not be necessary to manually tune broadcast programmes except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal or to suit your preferences.

Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV.

1. Press MENU. Then press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

2. CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

3. MANUAL TUNING will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

4. PRESET will be highlighted. Press [ / ] to choose the required VCR preset channel.

5. Press [ / ] to select SOURCE [if you have previously installed a satellite receiver).

Press [ / ] to choose the required source. If you select SAT go to point 9.

6. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL. If you selected CH as the source you have the

option to tune terrestrial channels.

7. Then press [ / ] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a programme

is received. If it is not the desired programme, press [ / ] to continue tuning.

8. Press [ / ] to select FINE

TUNING. (Not available if tuning a

satellite channel). Press and hold [ / ]

until the sharpest colour picture is obtained. Go to point 10.

9. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL. Enter

preset satellite numbers using the

NUMBER BUTTONS or [ / ] to

step through each preset satellite channel.

➔

PRESET 1 BBC1 SOURCE CH / CC SAT CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OF F

쑿쑼 : SELECT 씱씰 : CHANGE S E T : E N T E R M EN U : E X I T

▲

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

IMPORTANT NOTE:

10. Press [ / ] to select DECODER. This is preset to OFF. If you wish to connect a

satellite receiver to the VCR as shown previously, leave this set to OFF. If you wish to connect a decoder use [ / ] to turn the decoder function ON.

11. Press [ / ] to select SKIP. The SKIP function determines whether the channel can

be selected when using

CHANNEL [ / ] instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

12. Press [ / ]to select ON or OFF for this option. Press SET to confirm.

13. Press MENU to leave this function.

NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

The V CR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast channels.

SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver /cable box to your VCR after

auto-installation it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers. Sharp cannot guarantee this feature will operate with all makes of satellite receiver or cable box. (See end of this manual for manufacturers codes.)

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 to confirm.

4. Press [ / ] to select SAT

RECEIVER. Press SET to confirm. The

satellite receiver screen will appear.

5. Follow points 5-11 in AUTO

INSTALLATION (satellite/cable box

control only).

6. Then press [ / ] to select SAT

PROGRAM SEARCH. Press SET to

confirm. The satellite channels will be installed. (This may take a few minutes).

7. Then press MENU.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECEIVER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECEIVER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

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 function.

MENU to leave the MENU

MENU SCREEN2.

MODE

SET UP

1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5CH 5 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

1CH 5 713 2BBC 1 8 1 4 3BBC 2 9 1 5 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

NOTE:

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

DELETING CHANNELS

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

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.

MENU SCREEN2.

TIMER

MODE

SET UP

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

CANCE L 1 / 5

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

CANCE L 1 / 5

NOTE:

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

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.

MENU SCREEN2.

MODE

SET UP

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

NAME 1/5

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

NAME 1/5

NOTE:

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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.

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 [ / ]. 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.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

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

using the [ / ]. For example, for 1st April enter

01 04.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

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

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

1999 enter

99. For the year 2000 enter 00.

NUMBER

7. Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is

OFF). Then press SET to confirm.

MODE T I ME DAT E Y EAR

24H 0:00 1/01 00 *

MODE : 2 4H / 12H 씱씰 : SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU:EX I T

CLOCK

NOTE:

• If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- is OFF) then you will need to update the clock for

daylight saving.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAL

12 3456

STOP

SPAMPM LP

. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators. . TIMER indicator. . PLAY indicator. . RECORDING indicator. . STOP indicator. . VCR TAPE indicator. . PRESET indicator. . VCR mode indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM

PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

10. DECODER indicator.

11. LONG PLAY indicator.

12. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

13. CHILD LOCK indicator.

14. AM/PM indicators.

PR VCR

V PS PDCDC

DEC

NOTE:

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

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

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 broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

[TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV

NOTE: Pressing [TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display. If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the

MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel

number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an operation or number button is pressed.

2. FULL., all the active features will also be shown

on screen.

Programme number and channel Tape Status

Tape speed

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

■ 1CH59

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON

22:00 REM 1:05 9/07 99 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.

REM 1:05

0:00.00

NOTES:

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

• The VCR will return to display

• If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

1. each time it is switched on.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

The following table is a list of satellite manufacturers’ code numbers. Your VCR will use one of these in order to recognise your satellite receiver. The code number must be entered at point

8. during installation with a satellite receiver.

Look up your make of satellite receiver. Use the

NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8

should be entered

MANUFACTURER CODES

AB SAT 123 ALBA 6,9,12,14,16,32,39,45,57,72,79,85 ALLSAT 9,14,85 AMSTRAD/FIDELITY ANKARO HANSEATIC 35,38,41,47,48,49,51,52,55,63,65,76,80,90,109,110 ARMSTRONG 2,9,12,20,22,36,41,59,73,74,82 BEST/DISKEXPRESS 75 BUSH 9,12,14,72,79 CAMBRIDGE 53 CHANNEL MASTER 12,41 DNT 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 ECHOSTAR/TECHNISAT/DNT/POLYTRON/RADEX 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 FERGUSON 9,14,16,45,85 FUBA/TRIASAT/TRIAX/FREECOM 19,37,69,71,94,104,117 G.I.JERROLD 106 GALAXIS/ALDES/PROSAT/SKYMASTER/ANARKO 86,99,78 GRUNDIG 2,16,23,44,70,91,114,119 HIRSCHMANN 2,11,24,25,30,97 HUTH 56,61,73,89 JOHANSSON/WINNERSAT 40 KATHREIN 2,9,10,16,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,36,40,59,67,68,74,82,84,88,92,100,105,108,112 LENKO 117 MASPRO 10,26,68,84,116 MATSUI 115 MORGAN 73 NETWORK 9,14 NIKKO 21,28,93,96 NOKIA 2,3,5,7,8,15,16,29,31,42,46,54,58,64,66,75,87,102,103,111, 129(dBox) PACE/MANHATTAN/SABA 6,9,14,16,32,45,57,85,120,122,124 PALSAT/NAGAI/PALCOM 27,94 PHILLIPS/VISIOPASS/SONOLOR 2,9,20,22,36,59,74,82,114,123 SALORA/LUXOR 3,5,7,8,15,16,42,46,66,75,103 SATSIE/ STANON 9,12,14,39,72,79 SCHWAIGER/SIEMENS/TELEDIREKT 85,121 SCIENTIFIC ATALANTA 13 SEG 9,12,14,19,37,39,69,71,72,79,94,104,117 STRONG/TRISTAR 18 TATUNG/NIKKO/QUADREL 21,28,93,96 TELEVES 9,14,16,35,38,41,45,47,48,49,51,52,63,65,76,80,85,90,109,11 TPS 125,126 UNIDEN 84 VORTEC/SAMSUNG 11 WISI/TECH 1,2,4,31,33,34,43,50,60,77,81,95,98,101,107,113 ZHENDER 1,2,4,17,18,25,27,31,33,34,40,43,50,60,67,77,81,88,92,94,95,98,100,101,105,107,108 Sky Digi Box 128 On Digital 122

0 0 8. Continue from point 9. (AUTO INSTALLATION).

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SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

Long Play (LP) Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 17 W approx (Low power consumption ≤ 1W) Operating temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C Storage temperature: -20 ˚C to 55 ˚C Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ, Line 3: -5.0 dBs, 47 kΩ Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Dimensions: 430(W) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm Weight: 4.3 kg (approx) Supplied accessories: 75 Ω HF 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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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM ANSWER

Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.

VCR will not operate - appears in VCR display.

• 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.

VCR will not respond to any commands.

Tape cannot be loaded. • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.

VCR cannot be operated by remote control.

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

Rewind is not possible. • Make sure tape is not at the start. 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. • Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL / buttons.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing

REC ( ) or TIMER ON/OFF buttons.

VIDEOPLUS+ does not record desired programme.

Satellite receiver does not respond to VCR commands.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• 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.

• Check all connecting cables.

• 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.

• 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.

• Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver.

Desired satellite channel cannot be selected by the VCR.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

• Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in any special channel setting mode and that the desired channel is below channel 999 on your satellite receiver.

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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.

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.

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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GUARANTEE

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 Helpline Tel: 0990 274277

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

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

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

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

ASA

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

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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Sharp VCM332HM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual