Sharp VCMH721HM User Manual
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●LOW POWER FEATURE
● CHILD LOCK
●SHARP SUPER PICTURE
●POST CODE SECURITY
VC-MH721HM
VC-M321HM
VC-MH721HM
VC-MH721LM
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 (Europe) GmbH.
● and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE
FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR
VCR.
(i)
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3.CHILD LOCK
15. VOLUME
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
SV/V+
/TIMER
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
231
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
21. MODE ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
23. CHANNEL
19. MENU SELECT
27 PAUSE/STILL
8. AM/PM or
26. PLAY/X2
22. DISPLAY
16. ZERO BACK
5.AUDIO OUT
9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD
11.STOP
12. TAPE SPEED
13. SLOW
28. DPSS
SLOW SPEED
/
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2. INPUT SELECT
6. MENU
18. SET
20. CLEAR
10. RECORD
17. SKIP SEARCH
14. BASIC SHARP TV
CONTROLS
1. STANDBY
4. TIMER ON/OFF
7. SV/V+/TIMER
24. INPUT SELECT
29. TV/VCR
/
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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
Moving DOWN/UP menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
[]buttons
[ ] buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
REW/FF buttons.
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TINS-3297UMN1
Printed in U.K.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
as amended by 93/68/EEC.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous
improvement.
• No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although
every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.
● If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.
● For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer
Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.
● Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce
proof of purchase.
● SCART leads can be obtained from the SHARP Parts Centre: Willow Vale Electronics
Limited Tel. Manchester 0161 682 1415/ Reading 01189 876444. Most credit/debit
cards accepted.
SHARP Customer Information Centre: Tel: 0990 274277
CALLING FOR SERVICE
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CONTENTS
ADVANCED OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to play back a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Pausing and Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Immediate Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to use to make a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to set a delayed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Audio and your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playback of a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Checking the amount of tape remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playing back a Video tape repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playing back an NTSC tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Blue Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Searching the video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Skip searching the Video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Digital programme search system (DPSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Recording from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Important notes on your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Manually Sorting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sorting the channels into your preferred order . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Deleting the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Re-naming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Manually setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tuning the TV into the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VCR digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Selecting the Output from the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Post Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Low Power Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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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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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
(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
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.
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CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT
YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
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RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
The VCR is correctly connected.
Connect your existing aerial cable to
the ANTENNA IN socket on your
VCR.
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
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 TV to the VCR using
the supplied RF connection cable,
i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT
socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.
BACK OF
TELEVISION
Connect the VCR to the
mains
2
3
1
DECODER UNIT OR
SATELLITE SYSTEM
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
Optional
SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your
TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY
mode (not low power).
2. Switch on the TV. Select an unused
channel on your TV for your VCR (there
may be a dedicated video channel refer
to your TV operation manual).
3. Press and hold the MENU button for 3
seconds. The VCR will search and
display the ideal RF channel.
4. Tune the selected channel on your TV
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press SET to store the RF channel and to
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
NOTE:
If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 3 using
[]
keys.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY button, the VCR will toggle
between STANDBY and LOW POWER modes. The VCR display will not be
illuminated in low power mode.
e.g.
TIMER
MODE
SET UP
▲▼ :SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT
MENU SCREEN
VCR
If problems persist contact SHARP Consumer Information Centre 0990-274277
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Press STOP to switch on your VCR.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area, sort them into a standard
order and set the clock.
VCR RESET
1.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
2.Press and hold MENU and Channel buttons together on the front of the VCR for 10
seconds.
3.The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
4.Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.
The screen opposite should be showing on
your TV.
Follow the instructions from the screens.
(Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present channel order. Press
MENU to exit.
If the clock is NOT automatically set, the clock
screen will appear, refer to MANUALLY
SETTING THE CLOCK. To check the clock
has been set correctly, press DISPLAY until the
time appears on the display.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer
to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Refer to the CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION chapter if:
● Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.
● You wish to re-arrange the channel order.
● You wish to change the time on the clock or if the VCR could not set the time.
AUTO INSTALLATION
PRESS SET KEY TO START
SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT
● If the screen above does not appear, follow
the procedure VCR RESET below.
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BASIC OPERATION
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.
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
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.To start playback, press PLAY/X2 ().
Record-protection tab
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
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● For double speed playback (without sound), press PLAY/X2 ( ) again.
● To revert to normal playback, press PLAY/X2 ( ) again.
● To stop the video tape, press STOP ( ).
● To eject the tape press on the VCR.
BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
normally set to ON. To turn SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. (SET) on
the VCR front panel.
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)
● Press CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1.Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to start the video tape playing.
2.To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL ( ).
● To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL or .
● Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
3.To playback in slow motion (without sound) press SLOW 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 during slow motion
playback.
● Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
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NOTES:
● 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.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
NOTE:
● There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1.Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.
2.Press FAST FORWARD ( )/ REWIND ( ) on
the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR to
the right/left and release.
3.To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP () .
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.During playback, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND
( ) on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the
right/ left.
2.To lock search mode turn the shuttle far right/left and
release.
3.To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ( )
/REWIND ( ) again, or turn the shuttle to the halfway
position.
4.Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
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