Sharp VCMH712HM User Manual

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●NICAM/Hi-Fi STEREO

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● CHILD LOCK

● AUTO TUNING

VC-MH712HM

VC-MH711HM

VC-MH712LM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

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SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

Dear SHARP Customer

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

● 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.

● The system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

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

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3.CHILD LOCK

15. VOLUME

MENU SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

SV/V+

/TIMER

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

ZERO BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

AM/PM

21. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

23. CHANNEL

19. MENU SELECT

27 PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

26. PLAY/X2

22. DISPLAY

16. ZERO BACK

5.AUDIO OUT

9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD

11.STOP

12. TAPE SPEED

13. SLOW

28. DPSS

/SLOW SPEED /

2. INPUT SELECT

6. MENU

18. SET

20. CLEAR

10. RECORD

17. SKIP SEARCH

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

1. STANDBY

4. TIMER ON/OFF

7. SV/V+/TIMER

24. INPUT SELECT

29. TV/VCR

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 UP/DOWN menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH

REMOTE CONTROL

[]buttons [ ] buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR FRONT

PANEL

CHANNEL buttons. Turn Shuttle Ring Left/Right

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TINS-3562UMN1

Printed in U.K.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

as amended by 93/68/EEC.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous improvement.

• No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.

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

remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.

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

Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

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

proof of purchase.

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

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

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 0990 274277

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

Important notes on your VCR.......................................................................................................2

Unpacking the accessories........................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4

Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................ 5

Auto installation..............................................................................................................................6

BASIC OPERATION

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes.........................................................................9

How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................9

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

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12

How to use to make a recording...........................................................................13

How to set a delayed recording................................................................................................ 15

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY)....................................................................................18

Playback of a video tape........................................................................................................... 20

Digital Display ............................................................................................................................... 21

Blue mute......................................................................................................................................22

Colour............................................................................................................................................ 22

Searching the video tape........................................................................................................... 23

Digital programme search system(DPSS).................................................................................. 23

Recording from other equipment.............................................................................................. 24

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................25

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 26

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 27

Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 28

Manually setting the clock..........................................................................................................29

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display ...................................................................................................................... 30

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 30

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 31

Specifications................................................................................................................................32

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 33

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 34

Guarantee.................................................................................................................................... 35

Connecting to the mains............................................................................................................36

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

Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording............................................17

Checking the amount of tape remaining..........................................................20

Playing back a video tape repeatedly.............................................................. 20

Skip searching the video tape.............................................................................23

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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 Customer 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

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.

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.

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the

ANTENNA IN

socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect your TV to the VCR using

the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR socket to the TV

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.

Connect the VCR

to the mains.

SCART (not supplied). If you

RF OUT

AERIAL

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

BACK OF TELEVISION

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

Ensure your VCR is in STANDBY mode.

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

MN : 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

This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.

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

Press

Step through the on-screen instructions by

pressing the a few minutes).

to switch on the VCR.

STOP

button. (Auto tune may take

SET

AUTO INSTALLAT ION

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press the SET button.

PL EASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCART CABLE I S CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press the SET button.

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

1CH22

See next page to continue

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 of the book.

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

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VCR RESET

at the back

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

On completion, the showing the preset channel order.

To change the preset channel order.

Press [ / / / ] to highlight the channel to be moved. Press

SET

Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new position for the channel.

SET

Press

If any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 3.

Press

the channel order.

MOVE MENU

to confirm.

to exit if you are happy with

will appear

1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5CH 6 5 11 17

61218 S ELECTED : CH65

MN OP :SELECTED

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

MOVE 1/5

1CH 6 5 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH43 10 16 5CH54 11 17

61218 S ELECTED : CH65

MN OP :SELECTED

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

MOVE 1/5

4 6+

3 5+

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

The clock setting screen will now appear. To set the time and date follow the steps below:

Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour

clock.

Press [ / ] to select TIME. Enter the time

using the

the leading . If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing on the remote control.

NUMBER BUTTONS

] . If the minutes are less than 10, enter

or [ /

24 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

24H 15:05 1/04 99

MODE: 2 4H/ 1 2H OP : SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter the date

using the

Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter the last

two digits of the year using the

BUTTONS

1999 enter

NUMBER BUTTONS

] . For example, for 1st April enter

or [ / ] . For example, for

. For the year 2000 enter

or [ /

NUMBER

01 04

12 hour example:

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 1/04 99

MODE: 2 4H/ 1 2H OP : SELECT MN : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

CLOCK

NOTE:

• You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.

If problems persist contact the SHARP 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 turn the

shuttle ring on the VCR fully to the Right for Fast Forward and fully to the Left for Rewind and Release.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

During playback for continuous search mode, press FAST FORWARD ()/

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

Forward Visual Search or fully to the Left for Reverse Visual Search then Release. (On

release the shuttle returns back to starting position). Press playback.

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume

2. To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press FAST FORWARD ()/

REWIND ( ) again, or turn and hold the shuttle ring halfway to the Right for Forward

Visual Search or Left for Reverse Visual Search. Release the shuttle to resume playback or

If the remote control was used press

PLAY/X2 ().

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 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 ().

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 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.

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

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REC ( ) the tape is record

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

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

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

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 E KL 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 : CH65 OP : SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

NOTES:

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

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

Continue from step 2 above.

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

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

If your VCR has long play facility

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

RECORDING SPEED, use

8. Press SET to confirm the programme. The

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

9. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

10. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the

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

and you wish

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

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

TAPE

SPEED :SP / LP OP : SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

PLUS CODE . -

→

ONCE WEE K L Y D A I L Y

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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

MN : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU: EXI 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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BASIC OPERATION

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

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

RECORDING SPEED, use the

and you wish to

11. Press SET to confirm.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you have entered. If you wish to make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

12. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

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

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

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

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

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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

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

MN : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU: EXI 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.

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HIFI VCR’S ONLY)

HI-FI STEREO SOUND

Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set

so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the

AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can

use the

AUDIO OUT button as follows:

• Press

• Pressing

AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will

appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R will

appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and R

will disappear from the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R will

appear on the VCR display.

NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to receive the mono signal. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this follow the procedure below:

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

➝NICAM AUTO OF F

COLOUR AU TO PAL

3. Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

4. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

5. Press SET, to return to the menu screen.

6. Press MENU, to exit to normal screen.

NOTES:

• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R will not appear on the display.

• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be improved by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .

• If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track and the sound will be in mono.

• NICAM sound may not be stereo.

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY)

CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers.

EXISTING AERIAL

BACK OF TELEVISION

RF CONNECTION CABLE

CABLE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE

AUDIO OUT

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF-OUT

AERIAL IN

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

AMPLIFIER

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

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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:

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

MN : SELECT OP : CHANGE S E T : E NT E R ME N U : E X I T

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

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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.

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

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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.

MODE MENU SCREEN

NICAM AUTO OFF COLOUR AU TO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return to the

normal screen.

COLOUR

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.

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

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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

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.

DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

Press 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.

SKIP SEARCH

DPSS Signals

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

Fast ForwardRewind

RECORDING 5

DPSS Number

RECORDING 1

RECORDING 2

-1

Current tape position

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

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.

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

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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

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

Load tape into the VCR.

Press

INPUT SELECT

until the VCR display shows

If you wish to record from a source connected to

LINE 1 IN/OUT, select

on the remote control

NOTE:

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

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to 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:

in order to record the descrambled

• Press

STANDBY

[TV/VCR]

to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR

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.

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

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR 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.

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

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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.

Press

Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press

SET

to confirm.

CHANNEL PRESET

highlighted. Press

Press [ / ] to select

VC-MH712LM only

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Press to select CH or CC. This will determine whether off air (CH) or cable (CC) is tuned first. Note that both off air and cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.

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.

Press [ / ] to select

TUNING

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

8. If you connect an independent

decoder, you must press [ / ] to select DECODER, then select [ / ] to turn the decoder function ON.

Press [ / ] to select

The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using the

CHANNEL NUMBER BUTTONS

10.

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

Press

11.

12.

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

Press

SET

will be

SET

CHANNEL

FINE

. Press and hold [ / ] until

SKIP

/ instead of the

to confirm.

to leave this function.

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

➔

PRESET 1 CHANNEL CH21

FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKI P ON OFF

CABLE RECEPTION

VC-MH712LM only

Station

Signals VHF

B C D

F G

▲

Real

Channel

Numbers

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

Press MENU.

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

confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

SET to confirm.

4. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be moved. Press

SET to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new

position for the channel. Press

SET to confirm.

MODE

SET UP

MENU SCREEN2.

1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5CH 6 5 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

6. If any more channels are to be moved,repeat

procedure from step 4.

7. When all the channels are in your preferred

order, press function.

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

MENU to leave the MENU

1CH 6 5 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH43 10 16 5CH54 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

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.

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

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

01 04.

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

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

1999 enter

7. Then press SET to confirm.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

NUMBER

99. For the year 2000 enter 00.

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

24H 0:00 1/01 00

MODE: 2 4H/ 1 2H OP : SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

NOTE:

• You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.

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

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

STOPOP

VCRAM PM

SPPrLP

12 11 10 13

VPSP

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 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.

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

[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.

These depend on model features

Programme number and channel Tape Status NICAM signal Audio output mode Tape speed

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

■ 1CH59

SP L R

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05 9/07/99 0:00.00

NICAM ST EREO

ST EREO

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 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.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: UHF channel 21-69, (VHF channels A-J VC-

RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 14 W (Standby power consumption 4W) 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 Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ, Audio out: -5.0dBs, 47kΩ Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range:~ 90 dBs typ. (SP); Frequency

Dimensions: 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm Weight: 3.2 kg (approx) Supplied accessories: 75 Ω HF Connection cable, operation manual,

Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard.

(LP) mode

Long Play (LP)

MH712LM)

response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A)

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.

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM ANSWER

Display is not working. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

VCR will not operate - appears in VCR display.

• 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.

Playback/ recording does not playback in stereo.

VIDEOPLUS+ does not record desired programme.

• 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.

• Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

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

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

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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.

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:

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or

materials. It does not cover faults or damage by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not

apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to SHARP,

or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

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

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier

from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below.

6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights and

does not affect these rights in any way.

7. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

SHARP Help Line Tel: 0990 274277

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

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

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

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

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

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

Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your plug. Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug. A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause electric shock. Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do not use the VCR.

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

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

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

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

ASA

CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

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