Sharp VC-MH714HM,VC-MH704HM,VC-MH704LM Operation Manual

● AUTO INSTALLATION

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO

● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY

● CHILD LOCK

VC-MH714HM
VC-MH704HM

VC-MH704LM

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.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

This manual covers a range of models, not all of the features
included will be relevant to your VCR.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp
product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or [phone] if
telephoning from Ireland).

(i)

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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

On-Screen Display
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

[ / ] Menu Select buttons
[ / ] Menu Select buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL / buttons.

Press the FF or REW buttons

on the front of the VCR.

/

(ii)

2. CHILD LOCK

20. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

18. MENU SELECT

/ / /

26. PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

25. PLAY/X2

21. DISPLAY

4. AUDIO OUT

9. REWIND

24. FAST FORWARD

12.SLOW

13. TAPE SPEED

27. DPSS

SLOW SPEED

/

+

7. NUMBER

BUTTONS

17. SET

19. CLEAR

10. STOP

(The STOP button is

also used to switch on the VCR.)

16. SKIP SEARCH

1. STANDBY

3. TIMER ON/OFF

6. SV/V+/TIMER or

PLUSCODE if you
have a VC-MH714HM

23. INPUT SELECT

28. TV/VCR

/

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

11. RECORD

22. CHANNEL UP AND

DOWN

5. MENU

15. ZERO BACK

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-3992UMN1

Printed in U.K.

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.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: [phone] during office hours
(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland)

● 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. [phone]. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

Alternatively, please visit our web-site:
www.sharp.co.uk/support

100% of the pulp used

in making this paper comes

from sustainable forests

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

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

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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

Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 5

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................................................................................................................... 11

Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 12

How to use to make a recording (vc-mh714hm only)............................................ 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

LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 21

Tape counter and zero back......................................................................................................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

Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................26

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

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

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

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 28

Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 29

Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 30

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR display................................................................................................................................... 31

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 31

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 32

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 33

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 34

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 36

RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 36

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 37

Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 38

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

CONTENTS

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR

IDEAL VCR LOCATION

PLACE THE VCR..

• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators
or other heat sources and out of direct
sunlight.

• ... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.

• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.

• ... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.

DO NOT...

• ... block the air-vent openings.

• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.

• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of
the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug
immediately and contact your SHARP dealer.
Do not use the VCR.

• ... insert or drop anything into the tape
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.

POWER SOCKETS

• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.

DO NOT...

• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.

• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.

• ... bind the power cords together.

• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power
switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive
the clock is drawn at all times when the AC
power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If
the VCR is not to be used for an extended
period be sure to unplug the cord.

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

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.

CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

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
fails.

• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use
the VCR for several months.

• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

Battery cover

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

your remote

control refer

to page (ii).

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

✔

The VCR is correctly connected.

EXISTING AERIAL
OR CATV CABLE

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

Connect your existing aerial
cable to the

ANTENNA IN

socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

1

2

3

Connect your TV to the VCR using the
supplied RF connection cable, i.e.
connect the VCR

RF OUT

socket to

the TV

AERIAL IN

socket.

Connect the
VCR to the
mains.

BACK OF
TELEVISION

Optional

SCART (not supplied). If you

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

socket on the VCR.

- The advantage of a Scart connection is
improved picture and sound quality during
playback.

SCART LEAD

SCART LEAD

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING

PROCEDURE

This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously
been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

1.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

2.

Switch on the

TV

.

3.

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

Example of
TV channels

4.

Press the

STOP

button. The VCR will
search and display an ideal RF channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear
on the VCR display, this number will be between
21 and 69.

•

If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 6.

CAUTION:

5.

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

Store this as your VCR channel.

NOTE:

See next page to continue

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 36.

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

VCR RESET

at the back of the

book.

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

AUT O I NS T AL L AT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

SET : EN TER MENU : EX I T

Blue
background
with
White Text

TV SCREEN

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING CONTINUED

6.

Press the

SET

button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the

installation.

7.

Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are

connected to your VCR and then

press the

SET

button to confirm.

Auto install will now search for and tune in
all available channels.

(This may take a few minutes.)

See next page to continue

SET

SET

PL EASE BE SURE THE
AER I AL / S CART CAB LE I S
CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR .

PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1CH22

AUTOMAT I C T UN I NG .

PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Button positions for your reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

7.

SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

On completion the

MOVE MENU

will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to

tune in. By pressing

MODE OSD

button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may

help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [ / /

/

] menu select
buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated but with
more interference than others. 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.

1.

Press [ / /

/

] to highlight

the channel to be moved.

2.

Press the

SET

button to confirm.

3.

Press [ / /

/

] to highlight

the new position for the channel.

4.

Press the

SET

button to confirm.

5.

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

6.

Press the button to exit if you are
happy with the channel order.

All the programmes should now
be correctly tuned!

If you wish to, delete or change the
channel order at a later date please refer
to

MANUALLY SORTING

CHANNELS

towards the back of this

book.

See next page to continue

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

MENU

SET

MOVE 1/5
1 CH 2 1 713
2CH32 8 14
3CH43 9 15
4CH54 10 16
5CH65 11 1 7
61218

CL EAR :CHANNE L SORT
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

3.

1.

MOVE 1/5
1CH32 7 13
2CH43 8 14
3CH54 9 15
4CH65 10 1 6
5 CH 2 1 11 17
61218

SELECTED :CH5
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

SET

SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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

1.

Press the [ / ] menu select
buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock operation.

2.

Press [

/

] to select TIME. Enter

the time using the

NUMBER

BUTTONS 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
PM by pressing the

AM/PM

button on the remote control.

3. Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter

the date using the

NUMBER

BUTTONS or the [ / ]

buttons. For example, for 1st April
enter

01 04.

4. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter

the last two digits of the year using
the

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

[ / ] buttons. For example, for
2001 enter

01. For the year 2002

enter

02.

5. Press the SET button to store the time

and date.

NOTE:

✔

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

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

12 hour example:

24 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

24H 15:0501/0401

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 01/04 01

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

AM/PM

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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.

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYBACK

1.

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.

See next page to continue

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.

SECAMPAL

Record protection tab

PLAY / X2

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