Sharp VCMH712HM User Manual

●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.

Copyright

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

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

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

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

●

®

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

CH

CH

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TV

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

SEARCH

ZERO
BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

+

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

4

7

5

8

0

6

9

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: [phone]

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: [phone]

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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: [phone]

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

1

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

2

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

IN

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

3

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: [phone]

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

1.

Ensure your VCR is in STANDBY mode.

2.

Switch on the TV.

.

Press and hold the

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

SET

Press
place the VCR back into STANDBY.

to store the RF channel and to

MENU

button on the VCR

3.

Example:

4.

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

5.

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: [phone]

✔

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

1

Step through the on-screen instructions by

2

pressing the
a few minutes).

to switch on the VCR.

STOP

button. (Auto tune may take

SET

2

1

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

2

2

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: [phone]

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VCR RESET

at the back

3

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

On completion, the
showing the preset channel order.

To change the preset channel order.

3

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

4

5

6

7.

8

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

MENU

the channel order.

MOVE MENU

to confirm.

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

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

8

4 6+

3 5+

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: [phone]

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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

1.

clock.

Press [ / ] to select TIME. Enter the time

2.

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

3.

using the

Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter the last

4.

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

99

or [ /

NUMBER

01 04

00

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: [phone]

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