Sharp VC-MH715HM User Manual

● AUTO TUNING

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO

● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY

● CHILD LOCK

● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

VC-MH715HM VC-MH705HM

VC-MH705LM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

VC-MH715HM Shown

SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

Dear SHARP Customer

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

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

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

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

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

● VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● The VIDEO Plus+ 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 (01)676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

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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.

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2. CHILD LOCK

MENU SET

CLEAR

VIDEO

Plus+

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

G0247JA

SLOW

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

ZERO BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

AM/PM

CHANNEL

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

13. SLOW

12. 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. VIDEO Plus+

(VC-MH715HM

only)

23. INPUT SELECT

28. TV/VCR

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

11. RECORD

22. CHANNEL UP AND

DOWN

5. MENU

15. ZERO BACK

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-A079UMN1

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: 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 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. 0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

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

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

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

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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

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

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11

How to use the VIDEO Plus+

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR.................................................................................................................... 18

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

LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 22

Tape counter and zero back......................................................................................................22

Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 24

Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 25

OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

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

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................27

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 28

Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 29

Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 31

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR display................................................................................................................................... 32

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 32

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 33

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 35

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 37

RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 37

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 38

Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 39

Calling for Service ........................................................................................................Back Cover

Sharp Super Picture ............................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21

Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 24

Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 24

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 29

Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 30

system to make a recording (VC-MH715HM only)................ 13

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

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

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

your remote

control refer

to page (ii).

Battery cover

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

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.

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.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the

AERIAL IN

socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

Connect your TV to the VCR using the

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

SCART (not supplied). If you

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

socket on the VCR.

socket.

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

SCART LEAD

AERIAL

IN ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL

OUT

SORTIE

E 2(II)IN

E R

L P

(II)

ANTENNE

AA013

R D

L G

BACK OF TELEVISION

AERIAL

ENTREE

ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL

OUT

SORTIE

E 2(II)IN

L P

2 (II)

ANTENNE

DIO

SORTIE S

AA013

R D

L G

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

Connect your

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

Connect the VCR to the mains.

AERIAL

ENTREE

ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL

OUT

SORTIE

LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)

ANTENNE

U D

AA013

R D

L G

SCART LEAD

The VCR is correctly connected.

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AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

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.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

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

Press the

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.

button. The VCR will

STOP

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 37.

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.

TV SCREEN

AUTO I NSTAL L AT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

SET : ENT ER MENU: EX I T

Blue background with White Text

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 book.

VCR RESET

at the back of the

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING CONTINUED

Press the

installation.

Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are

connected to your VCR and then

press the

Auto install will now search for and tune in

all available channels.

(This may take a few minutes.)

SET

button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the

SET

button to confirm.

PLEASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCART 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 TUN I NG . PLEASE WA I T .

MENU : E X I T

Button positions for your reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

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SET

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

On completion the tune in. By pressing help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [ / / 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.

MOVE MENU

MODE OSD

will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to

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

] menu select

Press [ / /

the channel to be moved.

Press the

Press [ / / the new position for the channel.

Press the

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

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

SET

] to highlight

button to confirm.

] to highlight

button to confirm.

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

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

MOVE 1/5

All the programmes should now be correctly tuned!

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

MANUALLY SORTING

CHANNELS

book.

towards the back of this

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SET

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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

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

button on the remote control.

Press [

the date using the

BUTTONS

buttons. For example, for 1st April

enter

Press [

the last two digits of the year using

the

[ / ] buttons. For example, for

2002 enter

enter 03.

] to select TIME. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

] to select DATE. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

01 04

] to select YEAR. Enter

NUMBER BUTTONS

. For the year 2003

AM/PM

or the

24 hour example:

MODE T I ME DATE YEAR

24H 15:0501/0402

MODE : 2 4H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

12 hour example:

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 01/04 02

MODE : 2 4H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

CLOCK

Press the

and date.

SET

button to store the time

NOTE:

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

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

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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.

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

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