CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR .......................................................................................................2
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .........................................................................7
How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................7
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................12
ADVANCED OPERATION
Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................15
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 16
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Colour ............................................................................................................................................17
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 18
Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................19
Decoder switching operation (Model VC-M35SM only).......................................................... 20
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Powersave mode (Model VC-M35SM only) .............................................................................. 21
Child lock (VC-M35/350SM) ........................................................................................................22
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 23
Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................24
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 25
Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 26
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 26
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................27
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 27
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 28
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 29
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................30
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 8
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape (Model VC-M35SM)........................... 9
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape (Model VC-M350SM)....................... 10
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 14
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 15
Playing back a video tape repeatedly ..............................................................15
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 18
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 18
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 25
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR
IDEAL VCR LOCATION
PLACE THE VCR..
• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators
or other heat sources and out of direct
sunlight.
• ... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.
• ... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.
DO NOT...
• ... block the air-vent openings.
• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of
the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug
immediately and contact your SHARP dealer.
Do not use the VCR.
• ... insert or drop anything into the tape
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.
POWER SOCKETS
• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.
DO NOT...
• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.
• ... bind the power cords together.
• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power
switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive
the clock is drawn at all times when the AC
power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If
the VCR is not to be used for an extended
period be sure to unplug the cord.
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.
REMOTE
CONTROL
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
Connect the VCR to the
mains
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
socket on your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
(
Model shown is
VC-M35SM )
Optional:
Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
MODEL VC-M35SM ONLY
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
Connect your
The VCR is correctly connected.
✔
Connect your TV
to the VCR using
the supplied rf
connection cable,
i.e. connect the
RF OUT
VCR
socket to the TV
AERIAL IN
socket.
Optional
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT
SCART (not supplied). If you
socket on the VCR.
BACK OF
TELEVISION
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
1.
Press
STANDBY
VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.
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).
Press and hold the
3.
seconds. The VCR will search and display
the ideal RF channel.
( ) to ensure your
button for 3
MENU
Example:
VCR
CAUTION:
If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer
to RF through ON/OFF.
Tune the selected channel on your TV
4.
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
to store the RF channel and to
SET
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
GRUNDE I NSTELLUNG
:WÄHLEN
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
NOTE:
• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 3 using [ / ] keys.
RF THROUGH ON/OFF:
• If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your
VCR can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the
STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference.
CLEAR
button then
SET
to return to
✔
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Press
STOP
to switch on your VCR.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.
The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.
AUTO I NSTALLAT ION
Follow the instructions from the screens.
(Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present channel order. Press
exit.
MENU
PRESS SET KEY TO START
AUTOMATI SCHE E I NSTELLUNG
ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN .
to
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
If you wish to customise the channel order refer to
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
.
• If the screen above does not
appear, follow the procedure
VCR RESET below.
VCR RESET
Press
1.
2.
Press and hold
for 10 seconds.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
4.
Refer to the
• 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.
✔
to switch on the VCR.
STOP
and
MENU
CHANNEL
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
buttons together on the front of the VCR
chapter if
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
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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
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
Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
1.
Carefully push a pre-recorded video
2.
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.
To start playback, press
3.
PLAY/X2
().
Record protection tab
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
normally set to ON. To turn
VCR front panel.
• For double speed playback (without sound), press
• To revert to normal playback, press
• To stop the video tape, press
• To eject the tape press
should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
PLAY/X2
().
STOP
EJECT
on the VCR.
on or off press
PLAY/X2
( ) again.
SUPER P.
( ) again.
on the
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
Tracking)
• Press
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1.
Press
PLAY/X2
2.
To pause the video tape, press
• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press
• Press
3.
• Press
PLAY/X2
To playback in slow motion (without sound) press
motion speed can be adjusted using the or buttons next to the slow button.
Picture disturbance can be improved by using the
motion playback.
PLAY/X2
( ) to start the video tape playing.
PAUSE/STILL ()
CHANNEL
( ) to resume playback.
( )to resume playback.
.
or .
SLOW
on the remote control. Slow
CHANNEL
or during slow
NOTES:
• When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard.
• 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
(MODEL VC-M35SM)
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
(MODEL VC-M35SM)
1.
2.
STOP
Press
Press
shuttle ring on the VCR to the Right/Left and release.
( ) to stop the video tape.
FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or turn the
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
(MODEL VC-M35SM)
During playback, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote
1.
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.
NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
(MODEL VC-M350SM)
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
(MODEL VC-M350SM)
1.
Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.
2. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or on the VCR
front panel.
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH (MODEL VC-M350SM)
1.
During playback, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote
control, or on the VCR front panel.
2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) again.
3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
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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 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 REC ().
4. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL ().
5. To continue recording, press REC ().
CHANNEL [or].
AM/PM .
AM/PM then press 2 4.
6. To stop recording, press STOP ( ) once.
SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
1. To specify a stop time, press REC ().
STOP 15:30
2. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay
the stop time by 10 minutes.
3. To stop recording at any time, press
STOP ( ) once.
NOTES:
• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and
rewind, or eject if the VCR is in timer record mode.
• If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press
protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.
REC ( ) the tape is record
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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.
AM/PM button on the remote control.
TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
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
Enter two digits for the day, then two for the
month. For example for July 9th, press
then
0 7 (July).
SET to confirm this.
NUMBER BUTTONS.
SET to
0 9 (9th),
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.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
:SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
9/07 -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
9/07D -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
1/2
1/2
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.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the
8.
NUMBER BUTTONS
(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
hours first then minutes
to confirm.
SET
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
9/07D03 21:05 -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
1/2
9.
Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,
press
2 2 3 0
10.
Press
SET
• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you
have entered. If you wish to make additional
timer recordings, repeat this procedure.
11.
When you have completed entering timer
settings, press
from the TV screen.
Press
12.
TIMER ON/OFF
in TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STANDBY mode.
will be shown on the display.
.
to confirm.
MENU
to remove the menu
once to place the VCR
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
9/07D03 21:05 22:30
--/-- -- -:-- --:--
--/-- -- -:-- --:--
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 POWERSAVE OR TIMER STANDBY.
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 POWERSAVE/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
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
MOD E
SET UP
:SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
--/-- -- -:-- -:--
1/2
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 POWERSAVE OR TIMER STANDBY mode.
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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.
For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:
Pr
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
POWERSAVE ON OFF
:SELECT : CHANGE
S E T : EN T ER MEN U : EX I T
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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.
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
rewind/advance to this point.
ZERO BACK. The tape will
NOTE:
• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.
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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 AUTO PAL MESECAM
BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF
REPEAT ON OFF
POWERSAVE ON OFF
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/MESECAM 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 or MESECAM
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
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.
1 press = 30 seconds.
2 presses = 1 minute.
3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
4 presses = 2 minutes.
DPSS
Number
DPSS Signals
RECORDING 1
RECORDING 2
-1
Current tape position
RECORDING 3
+1
RECORDING 4
+2
+3
Fast ForwardRewind
RECORDING 5
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
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 1 IN/OUT on your VCR:
Optional Scart connection (not supplied)
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
(VC-M35SM)
Mono/Stereo Camcorder
Load tape into the VCR.
1.
2.
Press
INPUT SELECT
until the VCR display shows
(
L1
VC-M35SM
VC-M35SM
3.
If you wish to record from a source connected to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER, select
Press
4.
REC
only
to start the recording.
on the remote control
)
or
AV
(
VC-M350SM
.
L2
).
Input Select
7809
➘
AM/PM
INPUT SELECT CHANNEL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
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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ADVANCED OPERATION
DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION
(MODEL VC-M35SM ONLY)
If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will
need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or
watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2
terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2
terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV
through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave
the decoder function ON.
If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which
will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To
use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART
leads. Then:
• Press STANDBY to place the VCR in POWERSAVE mode or if disabled in STAND-BY mode.
OR
• Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will
appear on the display.
If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will
NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POWERSAVE MODE (MODEL VC-M35SM ONLY)
ENABLING POWERSAVE MODE
If you wish to use the POWERSAVE feature, it can be switched on within the Mode Menu
Screen, this will automatically disable the STANDBY mode.
Press
1.
screen.
Press [ / ]to select MODE.
2.
3.
Press
Press [ / ]to select POWERSAVE.
4.
Press
5.
Press
6.
normal screen.
Press
STANDBY
flash save for 5 seconds and will then appear blank.
The VCR power consumption will now be below 1.5 Watt. i.e., The VCR is now in the
POWERSAVE MODE.
to display the main menu on the
MENU
SET
.
[ / ]to select ON.
SET
and then
( ) to place the VCR in POWERSAVE mode. The VCR digital display will
MENU
to return to the
MODE MENU SCREEN
COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM
BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF
REPEAT ON OFF
➝POWERSAVE ON OFF
AUTO POWERSAVE
If the VCR is not operated for more than 3 hours, the VCR will go into POWERSAVE mode and
the digital display will appear blank.
DISENGAGING POWERSAVE MODE
Press
STOP
CHANNEL
( ) to use the VCR. (Other keys may also disengage POWERSAVE, such as the
/).
STANDBY MODE (VC-M35/350SM)
The POWERSAVE feature must be OFF for the STANDBY mode to function. This will allow viewing
through the VCR without AUTO POWERSAVE operating. Press
VCR in standby mode.
STANDBY
( ) to place the
DISENGAGING STANDBY MODE
STOP
Press
( ) to use the VCR.
NOTES:
• POWERSAVE mode will not operate when CHILDLOCK is engaged
• POWERSAVE/STANDBY will operate after auto rewind and cassette will eject.
• POWERSAVE/STANDBY will operate when TIMER is on.
• STANDBY will only operate when POWERSAVE is disabled.
• POWERSAVE will not operate if disabled via the MODE screen.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
CHILD LOCK (VC-M35/350SM)
You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in POWERSAVE/
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
It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual
circumstances such as poor signal.
To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press
SET to confirm.
3. CHANNEL PRESET will be
highlighted. Press
SET.
4. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.
5. Press [ / ] to start tuning in either
direction. Tuning will stop when a channel
is received. If it is not the desired channel,
press [ / ] to continue tuning.
6. Press [ / ] to select FINE
TUNING. Press and hold [ / ] until
the sharpest colour picture is obtained.
➔
CHANNEL PRESET
CHANNEL SORT
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
PRESET 1
CHANNEL CH21
FINE TUNING
DECODER ON OFF
SKIP ON OFF
▲
▲
IMPORTANT NOTE:
MODEL VC-M35SM ONLY
7. If you connect an independent
decoder, you must press [ / ] to
select DECODER, then select [ / ] to
turn the decoder function ON.
8. Press [ / ] to select SKIP.
The SKIP function determines whether the
channel can be selected when using the
CHANNEL / instead of the
NUMBER BUTTONS.
9. Press [ / ] to select ON or OFF for
this option.
10. Press SET to confirm.
11. Press MENU to leave this function.
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS
V
H
F
U
H
F
Station
Signals
2/A
3/B
4
5/D
6/E
7/F
8
9/G
10/H
11/H1
12/H2
S11
21
22
:
:
68
69
Real
Channel
Numbers
CH:02
CH:03
CH:04
CH:05
CH:06
CH:07
CH:08
CH:09
CH:10
CH:11
CH:12
CH:13
CH:21
CH:22
:
:
CH:68
CH:69
C
A
T
V
Station
Signals
S01/S21
S02/S22
C /S03/
S23
S24
S25
S1
S5
M1/S1
M2/S2
:
M10/S10
U1/S11
:
U10/S20
S21
:
S40
S41
Real
Channel
Numbers
CH:75
CH:76
CH:77
CH:78
CH:79
CH:80
CH:85
CC:01
CC:02
:
CC:10
CC:11
:
CC:20
CC:21
:
CC:40
CC:41
● Available in Italy ▲ Available in Switzerland
NOTE:
• The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of
the broadcast and CATV channels shown in the table.
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER
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.
MOD E
SET UP
5.
1CH21 7 13
2CH32 8 14
3CH43 9 15
4CH54 1 0 16
5 CH6 5 11 17
61218
MOVE 1/5
6.
1 CH6 5 713
2CH21 8 14
3CH32 9 15
4CH43 1 0 16
5CH54 1 1 17
61218
MOVE 1/5
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Changing the language used by the on-screen display will not change the operation of the
VCR or make it suitable for any other broadcast standard.
1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. If the display is
not in a language you can understand, this is
the fourth option from the top. Press
confirm.
SET to
3. Press [ / ] to select LANGUAGE (the last
option).
ENGL I SH SVENSKA
DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS
FRANÇ A I S DANSK
I TAL I ANO NORSK
ESPAÑOL SUOMI
LANGUAGE
4. Then press SET.
5. Press [ / / / ] to select your language.
Then press
SET to confirm.
MANUALLY SETTING 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
2000 enter
00. For the year 2001 enter 01.
NUMBER
MODE T IME DATE YEAR
24H 0:00 01/04 00
MODE : 24H/ 12H
:SELECT : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
CLOCK
NOTE:
• You will need to update the clock for daylight saving.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY
1. TIMER indicator.
2. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.
3. RECORDING indicator.
4. CHILD LOCK indicator.
5. AM/PM indicators.
6. STOP indicator.
7. VCR mode indicator.
8. PRESET CHANNEL indicator.
9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL
indicator.
10. LONG PLAY indicator.
11. STANDARD PLAY indicator.
12. VIDEO TAPE indicator.
13. DECODER indicator.
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.
• Pressing
[TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.
[TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV
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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
1.
■ 1CH59
2.
■ 1CH59
SUPER P . ON
Tape remaining
Time
Date
Tape counter
3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape
counter and amount of tape remaining.
22:00 REM1:05
9/07 00 0:00.00
3.
4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display
from the screen.
REM 1:05
0:00.00
NOTES:
• The default time and date will not 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.
1. each time it is switched on.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: VHS PAL standard
Number of heads: TWO
Video signal system: PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal:
625 lines
Maximum playing time: 240min. with E-240 video cassette in Standard
Play mode
Tape width: 12.7 mm
Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play:
Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced
Reception channels: VHF channel E2-S41, UHF channel 21-69
RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
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:
Audio output:
Dimensions: 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm
Weight: 3.2 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,
16W approx. (POWERSAVE ≤ 1.5W
(STANDBY ≤ 3W VC-M350SM)
Line1: -3.8 dBs,10 kΩ, Line2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ (
Line1: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ, Line2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ (
remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)
VC-M35SM
VC-M35SM
VC-M35SM
only)
)
)
• 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
TROUBLESHOOTING
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
INITIAL
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
POWER
When the VCR is first
plugged in the VCR
display appears
blank. When the
STANDBY ()
button is pressed the
display still appears
blank.
TV will not tune in to
the VCR.
Auto Installation
screen does not
appear when the
VCR is switched on
OR Auto Installation is
not complete.
Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in POWERSAVE
VCR will not operate -
appears in VCR
display.
• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode.
Press the
VCR on then press and hold the
STOP ( ) button to switch the
CHANNEL buttons together on the
front of the VCR for 10 seconds.
Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV
INTO THE VCR. (
• Check all the cables are correctly
connected.
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of
your TV.
• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO
INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at
the back of the book.)
mode. (
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug
another appliance in).
• Press the
disengage timer.
VC -M35SM only)
VC -M35SM only)
TIMER ON/OFF button to
MENU and
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
TAPE
TRANSPORT/
MECHANISM
VCR will not respond
to any commands.
No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
Playback picture is
snowy.
Tape is automatically
ejected when
pressing
REC ( ) or
• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Adjust the tracking using
/ buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.
• The record-protection tab has been
removed.
CHANNEL
TIMER
ON/OFF buttons.
Tape can not be
loaded.
Rewind is not
possible.
• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape
correctly.
• Make sure the tape is not at the start.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
REMOTE
CONTROL
OTHER
PROBLEMS
The VCR can not be
operated by remote
control
Picture does not
change even though
CHANNEL
/ buttons
are pressed.
Desired channel
position can not be
selected.
No colour or poor TV
picture on normal
viewing.
Not possible to view
picture or playback
through RF OUT.
Desired channel has
interference.
No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is on the video channel.
• 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 the 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 the VCR power cord is properly
plugged in.
• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been
switched off. (Refer to note on RF THROUGH
ON/OFF in the TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR
section of the manual.)
• Possible weak signal strength, the same
channel with a better signal strength may
have been tuned in on another VCR preset
channel. Example;
VCR preset 1 = CH21 and
VCR preset 14 = CH21
(Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section
to move the channel to your desired
position.)
• TV aerial may need adjusting.
• Check all connecting cables.
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