Sharp VC-MH713HM Operating Manual

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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

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

STOP

Press

Press the the shuttle ring on the VCR fully to the and

Release

To stop fast forward/rewind, press

During playback to select search mode, press the

REWIND

Forward Visual Search

to stop the video tape.

STOP

FAST FORWARD

REWIND

Right for Fast Forward

REW

buttons on the remote control or turn

and fully to the

STOP

REW

STOP

FAST FORWARD

buttons on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the

or fully to the

Left for Reverse Visual Search

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

then

PLAY/X2

Left for Rewind

Right for

Release

. (On

PLAY / X2

button to

resume playback.

To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press

REWIND

Visual Search

if the remote control was used press the

REW

again, or turn and hold the shuttle ring halfway to the

Left for Reverse Visual Search

. Release the shuttle to resume playback or

PLAY/X2

FAST FORWARD

PLAY / X2

button.

Right for Forward

REW FF

REC

PLAY / X2

STOP

Remote Control

NOTE:

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

PAUSE/STILL

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

BASIC OPERATION

AM/PM

REC

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel you wish to record by using the number buttons on the VCR remote

control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing

CHANNEL or on the

CHANNEL

remote control or on the VCR front panel.

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press

For example, for channel 24, press

AM/PM then press 2 4.

AM/PM

AM/PM .

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 as above.

3. To start recording, press REC .

REC

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

REC

PAUSE/STILL

5. To continue recording, press REC .

6. To stop recording, press STOP once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. Press REC .

2. To specify a stop time, each additional press of

REC

REC will delay the stop time by 10

minutes.

STOP

STOP 15:30

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP once.

STOP

NOTES:

• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording, rewind, eject the tape and place the VCR into STANDBY mode, or just eject the tape and place the VCR in STANDBY timer mode if the VCR is in timer record mode.

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

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

7809

AM/PM

REW FF

REC

TAPE

SPEED

SLOW

INPUT SELECT

PLAY / X2

STOP

CHANNEL

PAUSE/STILL

DPSS

TV/VCR

Remote Control

REC

REC the tape is record protected.

BASIC OPERATION

TIMER

ON/OFF

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

• Check that the VCR 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 (refer to your daily newspaper or TV magazine).

1. Press the PLUSCODE button on the

remote control.

PLUSCODE

2. Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

PLUS CODE . -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

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

3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.

CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

REMOTE CONTROL

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.

SET

PLUSCODE

MENU SELECT

BUTTONS

5. Press the SET button 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

The first time that you use VIDEOPLUS+ to make a recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be highlighted on the On-Screen Display.

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 : CH3 2  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1/2

See next page to continue

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

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

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

to change the

the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ]

to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP)

as required.

8. Press the SET button to confirm the

programme. The VIDEOPLUS+ menu will

reappear. If you wish to enter further

VIDEOPLUS+ recordings repeat this

procedure.

9. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

RECORDING SPEED, use

SET

MENU button to

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

TAPE

 : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

→

SPEED :SP / LP

PLUS CODE . -

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

1/2

10. Ensure that the tape on which you

wish to record is inserted into the

VCR, then press the TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

button once to place the VCR in

TIMER STANDBY mode. will be

shown on the display.

NOTES:

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

i. Press the MENU button.

SET

ii. The VIDEOPLUS+ option will be highlighted. Press the SET button to confirm.

Continue from step 2 above.

• 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.

STOP to cancel the recording. If there are further

STOP

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

BASIC OPERATION

TIMER

ON/OFF

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. To change to12-hour clock operation refer to

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK section of this manual.

12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the control.

AM/PM button on the remote

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

• Check that the VCR clock is displaying the correct time.

SETTING A RECORDING

For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21:05 to 22:30 on July 9th.

AM/PM

1. Press STOP to ensure that the VCR is

STOP

switched on.

2. Press the MENU button .

3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select

TIMER. Press the SET button to

confirm.

SET

4. Press the SET button again, the on-screen

display will now show today’s date. If you wish to change the date use the [ / ] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter

two digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press

0 9 (9th), then

0 7 (July).

When the correct date for your recording is shown, press the menu select button to move to the next setting.

5. If you want to make additional recordings at

the same time each day or week, use [ / ] to select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press to move to the next setting.

6. Enter the channel number using the [ / ]

or the

NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press to move to the next setting.

REMOTE CONTROL

MENU SELECT

BUTTONS

MENU SCREEN

V I DEOP LUS +

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1/2 DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

1/2 DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

See next page to continue

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS

minutes (when entering less than 10 hours or

minutes add a '0' before the number), for

example for 21:05 start, press

Then press to move to the next setting.

Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,

press

2 2 3 0

If your VCR has long play facility

change the

[ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to

select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as

required.

10.

Press the

RECORDING SPEED

SET

, hours first then

2 1 0 5

and you wish to

button to confirm.

, use the

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

DATE PR START STOP

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• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you

have entered. If you wish to make additional

timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

When you have completed entering timer

11.

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

12.

Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press the

TIMER ON/OFF

place the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode. will

be shown on the display.

TIMER

ON/OFF

button to

button once to

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.

STOP

to cancel the recording. If there are further

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

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED RECORDING

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press [ / ]to select TIMER. Press the SET

SET

button to confirm.

• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory will be shown.

4. If the settings are correct press the MENU

button to exit.

• If you wish to change or cancel any settings, follow the procedures below.

STOP

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

TIMER

ON/OFF

MENU SCREEN

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To change a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

the

SET

SET button to select.

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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 the

SET

SET button to confirm, then press the

MENU button to exit.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To cancel a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording to be

cancelled, then press

CLEAR.

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3. Press the MENU button to exit.

NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

button to return the VCR to TIMER STANDBY mode.

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

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

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

you can use the

• Press the AUDIO OUT button once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers.

• Press the speakers.

• Pressing the heard.

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT button as follows:

L will appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO

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

OUT

R will appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT button three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH

OUT

L and R will disappear from the VCR display.

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT button a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be

OUT

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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

➝NICAM AUTO OF F

COLOUR AU TO PAL

3. Press the SET button. NICAM will be

selected.

4. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

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

SET

6. Press the MENU button, 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 the

CHANNEL / buttons.

• 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 Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

CHANNEL

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

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

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

AMPLIFIER

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

AERIAL IN

RF-OUT

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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:

• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.

• 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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.

5. Press [/]to select ON.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUT O OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

S E T : E N T E R ME N U : EX I T

6. Press the SET button.

7. Press the MENU button to return to

normal screen.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

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

DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For

example, 21:20 appears:

OPERATION MODE

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

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

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

1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for

example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press

CLEAR and the tape counter will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press rewind/advance to this point.

ZERO BACK. The tape will

NOTE:

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

ON/OFF OUT

SEARCH BACK

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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

NICAM AUTO OFF COLOUR AUT O PAL BLUE MUTE AUT O OFF REPEAT ON OF F

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [/] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return

to the normal screen.

SET

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

231

CLEAR

MODE OSD

Remote Control

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 the [ / ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR.

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

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

SET

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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 the 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. The number 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. -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind to

locate the beginning of the current recording.

PLAY / X2

SKIP

SKIP SEARCH

SKIP

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

4 presses = 2 minutes.

Fast ForwardRewind

DPSS Number

RECORDING 1

-1

RECORDING 2

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 5

Current tape position

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

STOP

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 Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as 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

Connect your signal source (eg. Camcorder, Digital Camera etc) to the desired scart socket on the back of the VCR using the manufacturers recommended cable (not supplied).

Input Select

Ensure that the tape on which you wish to record

is inserted into the VCR.

Press the remote control until the VCR display shows

Press

INPUT SELECT

REC

to start recording.

REC

INPUT

SELECT

button on the

7809

➘

AM/PM

REW FF

INPUT SELECT

PLAY / X2

CHANNEL

OTHER CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE!

• If you wish to record from a source connected to .

LINE 1 IN/OUT, select

REC

Press

• If you wish to record from a source connected

with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR, select

REC

Press

REC

to start recording.

REC

to start recording.

LINE IN

•

NOTE:

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

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.

When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.

If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:

STANDBY

• Press STANDBY

TV/VCR

• Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will appear on the display.

to place the VCR in STAND-BY mode. OR

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 Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

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 the

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.

CHILD LOCK

button on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold the

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

CHILD LOCK

button for about 2 seconds.

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 Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

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 the

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select SET UP. Press the

button.

SET

to confirm.

CHANNEL PRESET

highlighted. Press the

Press [ / ] to select

Press

[/]

to start tuning in either

will be

SET

CHANNEL

direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received. If it is not the desired channel, press

[/]

Press [ / ] to select

TUNING

to continue tuning.

. Press and hold

FINE

[/]

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you connect an independent decoder, you must press [ / ] to select DECODER, then select the decoder function ON.

[/]

SET

button

button.

until

to turn

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

➔

PRESET 1 CHANNE L CH 2 1

FINE TUNING DECODER ON OF F SKIP ON OF F

▲

Press [ / ] to select

SKIP

The SKIP function determines whether the

channel can be selected when using the

CHANNEL

/ instead of the

NUMBER BUTTONS

Press

[/]

CHANNEL

to select ON or OFF for

this option.

10.

11.

Press

SET

to confirm.

to leave this function.

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Remote Control

ON/OFF

OUT

BACK

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

231

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

Press the MENU button.

MENU SCREEN2.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

SET button to

confirm.

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / /] to highlight the

SET

channel to be moved. Press the

SET

button to confirm.

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

SET

position for the channel. Press the

SET

button to confirm.

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

procedure from step 5.

MOD E

SET UP

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

MOVE 1/5

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

MOVE 1/5

8. When all the channels are in your preferred

order, press the

the MENU function.

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MENU button to leave

ON/OFF

OUT

BACK

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

231

Remote Control

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

TIMER

AUDIO

SKIP

ZERO

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

SET button to

CHANNE L PR ESET CHANNE L SORT

CLOCK

 : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

4. Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour

clock.

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

5. Press [/] to select TIME. Enter the time

using the

[ / ]. If the minutes or hours are less than

10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock

enter AM or PM by pressing the

NUMBER BUTTONS or

AM/PM

24H 0:00 01 /04 00

MODE : 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

button on the remote control.

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

using the

[ / ]. For example, for 1st April

enter

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

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

2000 enter

NOTE:

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

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

01 04.

NUMBER

00. For the year 2001 enter 01.

Menu select buttons

ON/OFF

MENU SET

➘

PLUSCODE

47586

Remote Control

SET UP

CLOCK

OUT

231

BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. TIMER indicator.

2. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

3. RECORDING indicator.

4. CHILD LOCK indicator.

5. AM/PM indicators.

6. STOP indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING

SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

10. LONG PLAY indicator.

11. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

12. VIDEO TAPE indicator.

13. DECODER indicator.

7. VCR mode indicator.

8. PRESET CHANNEL 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 the control. Now the TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

• Pressing the picture.

[TV/VCR]

TV/VCR

button again will return the TV picture to the playback

[TV/VCR]

TV/VCR

button on the remote

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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.

MODE OSD

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel

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

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

on screen.

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

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape

counter and amount of tape remaining.

■ 1CH59

SP L R

NICAM ST EREO

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 00 0:00.00

ST EREO

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.

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1. each time it is switched on.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: SIX 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 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 17 W approx. (STANDBY ≤ 3W) Operating temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C Storage temperature: -20 ˚C to 55 ˚C Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ, Line 3: -3.8 dBs, 47 kΩ Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ, Audio out: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range: ~90dBs typ. (SP);

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

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

(LP) mode

Long Play (LP)

Frequency 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CHANNEL

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain service.

Tel.: 0990 274277 - Please note: All calls will be charged at local rate.

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to

the VCR.

Auto Installation screen does not appear when the VCR is switched on OR Auto Installation is not complete.

POWER

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

VCR will not operate -

appears in VCR

display.

• Check all the cables are correctly connected.

• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of your TV.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at the back of the book.)

• Make sure the wall socket has power (check by plugging another appliance in).

• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to

TIMER

ON/OFF

disengage timer.

PLAYBACK

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

VCR will not respond to any commands.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

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

• Check all connecting cables.

Playback picture is snowy.

• Adjust the tracking using the CHANNEL

/ buttons.

• Try another tape.

• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.

Playback/Recording does not play back in Stereo

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

• Programme may not carry stereo.

TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

RECORDING Tape is automatically

ejected when pressing

TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

buttons.

REC

REC or

VIDEOPLUS+ does not record desired programme.

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

Tape can not be loaded.

MECHANISM

• The record-protection tab has been removed.

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

• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.

• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

REMOTE

CONTROL

OTHER

PROBLEMS

Rewind is not

• Make sure the tape is not at the start.

possible.

The VCR can not be operated by remote control.

• 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.

Picture does not change even though

CHANNEL

the

are pressed.

CHANNEL

/ buttons

CHANNEL

Desired channel position can not be selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.

• The channel position has been set to be skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that channel.

• Make sure all the cables are connected properly.

• Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

Not possible to view picture or playback through RF OUT.

Desired channel has interference.

• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been switched off. (Refer to page 35, RF CHANNEL TUNING)

• Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = CH21 and VCR preset 14 = CH21 (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

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

• Check all connecting cables.

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

VCR RESET

Press the

Press and hold

VCR for 10 seconds.

STOP

button on the front of the VCR.

and

✔

CHANNEL

VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

buttons together on the front of the

Please continue with your previous procedure.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually (21-69) by following the procedure below.

Press the

Press and hold the

Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.

The channel number can now be changed by using the

buttons.

Press the

Your TV will now require tuning to the new channel.

STANDBY

SET

button to store.

button.

button on the VCR front panel for 3 seconds.

CHANNEL

RF THROUGH ON/OFF:

If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR

can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the

on the remote control at point 2 of the

manual on page 5. This will help minimise interference.

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

CLEAR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

CLEAR

button then the

SET

button

SET

section of this

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 Helpline 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 Helpline on the number given below.

SHARP Helpline: Tel: 0990 274277

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.

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

CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

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

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

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

ASA

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

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CALLING FOR SERVICE

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

remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.

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

Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

● In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you

will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.

● Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts

distributor who can be contacted at: Willow Vale Electronics Limited Tel. 0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 0990 274277

Alternatively, please try our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/support

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.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

Printed in U.K.

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