Sharp VC-MH713HM Operating Manual

VC-MH713HM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO

● 6 HEAD LONG PLAY

● CHILD LOCK

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

Dear SHARP Customer

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

● 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 (Europe) GmbH.

●

and PlusCode ®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

(i)

MENU SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

AM/PM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

PLUSCODE

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

ZERO BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

1. STANDBY

2. INPUT SELECT

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

14. TV CHANNEL

15. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

16. TV VOLUME

3. CHILD LOCK

4. TIMER ON/OFF

5.AUDIO OUT

6. MENU

7. PLUSCODE

8. AM/PM or

9. REWIND 26. FAST FORWARD

10. RECORD

11.STOP

also used to switch on the VCR.)

12. TAPE SPEED (SP/LP)

(The STOP button is

13. SLOW

17. ZERO BACK

18. SKIP SEARCH

19. SET

20. MENU SELECT

21. CLEAR

22. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

23. DISPLAY

24. CHANNEL

25. INPUT SELECT

27. PLAY/X2

28. PAUSE/STILL

29. DPSS

SLOW SPEED

30. TV/VCR

VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.

If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only differences in function are shown below:

(On-Screen Display)

Moving UP/DOWN menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

FUNCTION

OSD

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

/ Menu Select buttons / Menu Select buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL buttons.

Turn the Shuttle Ring

LEFT/RIGHT

(ii)

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

Scart lead connection (Not supplied) ......................................................................................... 9

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

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

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

Fast forwarding/rewinding 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 .................................................................................................................... 18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skip 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

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 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....................................................................................................................................... 35

RF channel tuning......................................................................................................................... 35

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36

Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37

Calling for service......................................................................................................... Back cover

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.

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

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

STANDBY

OPERATE VOL

INPUT

SELECT

TIMER

AUDIO

ON/OFF

OUT

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

231

475

AM/PM

REW FF

PLAY / X2

REC

TAPE

SPEED

SLOW

SKIP

INPUT SELECT

STOP

DPSS

VOL

ZERO BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

CHANNEL

PAUSE/STILL

TV/VCR

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

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.

To fit the batteries into the remote control

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Fit the batteries: to and to terminals. Place the battery cover back into position.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

ANTENNA IN

EXISTING AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect your TV to the VCR using the

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

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

AERIAL IN

RF OUT

socket.

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

VCR to the mains.

SCART LEAD

socket to

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

BACK OF TELEVISION

Connect your

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

RF CONNECTION

SCART LEAD

✔

The VCR is correctly connected.

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

AERIAL

CABLE

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

Press the VCR is in the STANDBY mode. The display on the front of the VCR should show “ please perform the VCR RESET procedure on page 35.

Press and hold the button located on VCR

front panel for 3 seconds. The VCR will search and display an ideal

channel. Wait for the flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display, this number will be between 21 and 69.

STANDBY

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 on page 35.

Switch on the TV.

Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated video channel.

Example of TV channels

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

button to ensure your

SHARP

”, if not,

EXAMPLE

Tune the selected channel on your TV until the screen below appears. (Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).

MENU SCREEN

ME N U

V I DEOP LUS TIMER MOD E SET UP

 : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T

Store this as your VCR channel.

Press the button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not be displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.)

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

(Blue background

with white text)

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

This model automatically tunes the TV channels in your area.

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

STOP

Press the VCR.

to switch on

STOP

Follow the instructions that appear

on the TV screen by pressing the

SET

button. (Auto tune may take a

few minutes)

AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO S TART

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press the button.

SET

STOP

Button positions for your reference.

SET

REMOTE CONTROL

1CH22

PL EASE BE SURE T HE AER I AL / SCAR T CAB LE I S CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR . PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

SET

Press the button.

AUTOMAT I C TUN I NG . PL EASE WA I T .

MENU:EXIT

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 Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

VCR RESET

at the back

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

INSTALLATION CONTINUED

On completion, the to tune in. Using the [ / / BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated, with interference. Search for the best quality picture and, using the procedure below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3, etc.

Press [ / /

the channel to be moved.

Press the button to confirm.

Press [ / / the new position for the channel.

Press the button to confirm.

If any more channels are to be

moved, repeat procedure from step 3.

MOVE MENU

SET

] to highlight

will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able

] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find

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

SELECTED :CH65   :SELECTED SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/3

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

SELECTED :CH65   :SELECTED SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/3

Press the button to exit if you are

happy with the channel order.

If you wish to change the channel order at a later date refer to

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS - Sorting the channels into your preferred order

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

REMOTE CONTROL

SET

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

INSTALLATION CONTINUED

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

Press the [ / ] menu select

buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour clock operation.

Press [

the time using the

BUTTONS

] to select TIME. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

buttons. If the minutes or hours are

less than 10, enter the leading 0. If

using the 12 hour clock enter AM or

AM/PM

PM by pressing the

button on the remote control.

AM/PM

24 hour example:

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

475

AM/PM

231

MODE OSD

INPUT SELECT

CLEAR

DISPLAY

CHANNEL

Remote Control

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

24H 15:0501/0400

MODE : 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press [ the date using the

] to select DATE. Enter

NUMBER

BUTTONS or the [ / ]

buttons. For example, for 1st April

01 04.

enter

4. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter

the last two digits of the year using the

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

[ / ] buttons. For example, for 2000 enter enter

00. For the year 2001

01.

SET

12 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 01/04 00

MODE : 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

5. Press the button to store the time

and date.

NOTE:

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

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

✔

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

BASIC OPERATION

SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)

A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection diagram on page 4.

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.

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. Press the PLAY/X2 button to

start playback.

PLAY / X2

See next page to continue

Record protection tab

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

BASIC OPERATION

PLAY / X2

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 button again.

• To revert to normal playback, press the

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

STOP .

EJECT on the VCR.

PLAY/X2 button again.

STOP

PLAY / X2

SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

normally set to ON. To turn the VCR front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on

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.

CHANNEL

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press the PLAY/X2 button to start the video tape playing.

PLAY / X2

PAUSE/STILL

2. To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL .

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

CHANNEL or .

CHANNEL

SLOW

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press the SLOW button 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

CHANNEL or

CHANNEL

during slow motion playback.

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

7809

AM/PM

CHANNEL

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

REC

TAPE

SPEED

NOTES:

Remote Control

• 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.

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

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

DPSS

SLOW

PAUSE/STILL

TV/VCR

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