Sharp VCMH731HM User Manual

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●SATELLITE/CABLE BOX

CONTROL

●NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

●LOW POWER FEATURE

● CHILD LOCK

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

●POST CODE SECURITY

●AUTO SORTING & CLOCK SET

●NEXT VIEW LINK

●PDC

●16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING

●DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION

(VC-MH731HM)

●AUDIO DUB (VC-MH731HM)

●AUTO HEAD CLEANER

VC-MH731HM

VC-M331HM

VC-MH731HM

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.

● 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 trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

● NEXTVIEW

THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.

(i)

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18. SV/V+

19. RECORD

20. DIRECT TV RECORD

21. TIMER ON/OFF

22. MODE ON SCREEN DISPLAY

23. DISPLAY

24. AUDIO OUT

25. INPUT SELECT

26. CHILD LOCK

27. DPSS //SLOW SPEED /

28. SHARP SUPER PICTURE

29. SKIP SEARCH

30. SET

31. MENU SELECT / / /

32. CLEAR

33. TAPE SPEED

34. AUDIO DUB

35. TV BRAND SET

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

REW

PAUSE

/STILL

TV/ VCR

VCR STANDBY

CHANNEL

VOLUME

INPUT

SELECT

TV OPERATE

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

STOP

PLAY / X 2

TIMER

ON/OFF

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

AUDIO OUT

SUPER P.

AM/PM

SKIP SEARCH

SLOW

ZERO BACK

INPUT SELECT

123

MENU SET

CLEAR

SV/V+

TAPE SPEEDREC

DPSS

TV BRAND SET

A. DUB

DIRECT TV REC

(Door Closed)

(Door Open)

1. TV OPERATE

2. INPUT SELECT

3. VCR STANDBY

4. REWIND

5. PLAY/X2

6. STOP

7. TV/VCR

8. CHANNEL /

9. VOLUME /

10. CHANNEL / (VCR)

11. FAST FORWARD

12. PAUSE/STILL

13. NUMBER BUTTONS

14. AM/PM .

15. SLOW

16. ZERO BACK

17. MENU

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

CHANNEL / buttons.

Turn shuttle ring LEFT/RIGHT.

13.

21.

30.

31.

34.

33.

32.

29.

28.

26.

25.

24.

23.

22.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

14.

10.

11.

12.

20.

(ii)

35.

TV Operation buttons

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-3298UMZZ

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

● 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

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CONTENTS

ADVANCED OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

Important notes on your VCR and Video Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

How to play back a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Pausing and Slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Fast Forwarding/Rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Immediate Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

How to use to make a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

How to set a delayed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Audio and your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Playback of a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Checking the amount of tape remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Playing back a Video tape repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Playing back an NTSC tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Searching the video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Skip searching the Video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Digital programme search system (DPSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Recording from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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

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

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Satellite Receiver/Cable Box Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Manually Sorting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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

Deleting the channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Re-naming channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Manually setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Selecting the Output from the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Manufacturers codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Post Code Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Low Power Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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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

(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.

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

TV OPERATE

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer

to page (ii).

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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

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.

● To obtain stereo sound output, connect your stereo TV to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals

using audio phono leads, or to the line 1 IN/OUT terminal using scart leads as shown.

● Sound from RF OUT terminal is mono only

● If your tv has more than 1 scart socket, refer to your TV operation manual for correct scart

connection to the VCR

● For NEXTVIEW LINK operation, a fully wired scart cable must be used.

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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.

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.

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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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL

If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically install the satellite channels using this feature. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual).

Follow steps 1-4 below before INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

1.Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.

2.Place the satellite receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top). This ensures that the reflected

infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it unimpeded.

3.Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-99 on your satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 99 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

4.Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.

AUTO INSTALLATION

PRESS SET KEY TO START.

ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

These models automatically tune the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext information sort the TV channels into a standard order and set the clock.

If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

If the screen opposite appears when the video is first switched on, press SET to confirm and start from point 4 on the next page.

If the screen opposite does

not

appear when the video is first switched on, start from point 1 on the next page.

● The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure. You

will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays.

● SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable boxes.

● See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual.

All information relevant to satellite receiver control will display this symbol.

● Ensure the VCR is connected as previously shown.

● Turn the TV on and select the video channel.

● Press STOP to switch on your VCR.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

SAT RECEIVER SAT CONTROL ON OFF

INPUT RFIN L2 CHANNEL CH21 SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT . . . SAT L2 VCR

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

➞

: SELECT : CHANGE

SET: ENTER MENU: EXIT

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. Press SET to confirm.

4.Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is connected to your VCR and then press SET to confirm.

5.SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.

● If you dohave a satellite receiver connected to the VCR continue from point 6.

● If you

do not

have a satellite receiver connected to the VCR leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press SET.

▲

▼

▲

▼

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.) On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset 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.

Points 6-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

6.Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

7.Press [] to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

8.Press [] to select INPUT. L2 will be highlighted. If the VCR is not connected to the

satellite receiver as shown previously.

(i) Then if your satellite receiver is connected to the Antenna (RF in on the back of the

VCR) select RF IN using []. You will need to tune the VCR into the Satellite receiver.

(ii) Press [] to select CHANNEL. (iii) Press []. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen

display. If this is not a satellite channel press []again. Continue until you see a satellite channel.

///

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

9. Press [] to select SAT NO. Turn to the table at the end of this manual. Look for

the make of your satellite receiver and use the NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channel 12.

10.If your satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12, the VCR will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. Press SET to confirm.

11.The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial and satellite channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.) On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset 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.

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

If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR

for the first time,

after auto-installation, see

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION.

If you

replace

your satellite receiver, you will need to follow the

complete

auto-

installation procedure to tune your VCR to the satellite receiver. This is because your

new satellite receiver will not over-write the previous satellite channels in your VCR.

NOTES:

● If your satellite receiver has not changed to preset channel 12 enter the next code

number on the list. Continue until the receiver shows preset channel 12, then continue from point 10.

● If your satellite receiver is not listed at the end of this manual or after entering all the

numbers listed for your receiver, the satellite receiver preset channel has still not changed to 12, enter 0 0 1, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12. If it has, continue from point 10. If not, press to select 0 0 2 and recheck. Continue until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 10.

● If there is still no response from your satellite receiver, try adjusting its position to

improve the Infa Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.

● Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 99, or when

all the 84 VCR preset channels have been used.

● The VCR will place all found terrestrial channels starting at preset 1, then all satellite

channels from the first available preset channel after the terrestrial channels.

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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.

SECAMPAL

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 EJECT 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.

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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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

NOTES:

● If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and

rewind, or eject if the VCR is in timer record mode.

● If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press RECORD ( ) the tape is record

protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

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.

3. To start recording, press RECORD ().

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

5.To continue recording, press RECORD ().

6.To stop recording, press STOP once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. To specify a stop time, press RECORD ( ).

2. Each additional press of RECORD ()

will delay the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press STOP ( ) once.

STOP 15:30

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing CHANNEL or . To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press . For example, for channel 24, press then press 2 4.

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NOTES:

● It maybe possible to start/stop DIRECT TV REC from the TV remote control, refer to TV

operation manual for details.

● If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why.

BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

THIS FEATURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic COMPATIBLE TV’S.

By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button, the VCR will record the signal currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source.

This feature can be started when the VCR is in STANDBY or OPERATE mode, but NOT Low Power mode.

Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR.

1.To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC

2.To pause during recording, press PAUSE ( ).

3. To continue recording, press REC ( ).

4. To stop recording, press STOP ( ).

TIMER RECORDING

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-

1.NexTView

2.SHOWVIEW

3.Manually

Some broadcasters transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), in which case using the TV controls the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for further information.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

NOTES:

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

i. Press MENU. ii. The VIDEOPLUS+ option will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

Continue from step 2 above.

VIDEOPLUS+ allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the VIDEOPLUS+ numbers published in TV listings.

1.Press [SV/V+]on the remote control.

2.Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

3.Press []to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.

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.

5.Press SET to confirm.

➝PLUSCODE -

ONCE WEEKLY DAILY

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

6.Enter the channel you wish to record

using the NUMBER BUTTONS, for example if you wish to record channel 2 press 0 2. The VCR will remember this for the future.

NOTE:

● An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current

VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number

NOTE:

● Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press

CLEAR to return to theVIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number.

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time and date.

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1 D 2

A 1

▲

T / / / /

▲

▼

G2E

If your VCR has long play facility

and you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the []to highlight SP. Press

[

] to select standard

play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.

8. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use []to highlight the final column. Using the [] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (*= ON

- = OFF).

9. Press SET to confirm the programme.

The VIDEOPLUS+ menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further VIDEOPLUS+ recordings repeat this procedure.

10. When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.

11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode.

will be shown on the display.

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D 2

A 1

T / / / /

: :

S S E

P 0

P E

R 2

E L T

E E E

T 2

: : : :

R 0

▲

S 1

▼

: : : :

: :

P 0

C E

H X

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NOTES:

● VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time

of your VCR recording. This ensures that if there is a change in broadcast time for your programme the VCR will still record the whole programme. It is ESSENTIAL that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

● 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 STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further

recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

D 2

A 1

T / / / /

: :

S E

P 0

R 2

L T

E E

S 1

N C R

: : : :

▲

S 1

: : : :

: : :

P 0

H X

▼

▲

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

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BASIC OPERATION

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. 12-hour clock operation can be selected from the manual clock setting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM button on the remote control.

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the 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.

1. Press STOP ( ) to switch on the VCR.

2. Press MENU.

3.Press []to select TIMER. Press SET to confirm.

4.The position which is initially highlighted

is the next available timer record entry. Press SET to confirm this.

● The display will automatically show

today's date.

Either:

If this is the date you wish to make the recording on, press SET to confirm this.

Or:

enter the recording date using 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).

5.Then press SET to confirm.

6.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 SET to confirm.

7.Enter the channel using the NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to record a

programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press SET to confirm.

TIMER

MODE SET UP

▲▼ :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MENU SCREEN

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8. Enter the start time using the NUMBER BUTTONS - hours first then minutes

(when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' before the number), for example for 21:05 start, press 2 1 0 5. Then press SET to confirm.

9. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 0.

10.

If your VCR has long play facility

and you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the []to highlight SP. Press []to select standard play or long play as required.

11.[See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use []to highlight the final column. Using the [] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (*= ON

- = OFF).

12.Press SET to confirm.

●The MENU now shows all the timer

settings you have entered. If you wish to make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

13.When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.

14.Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in TIMER STAND-BY mode.

will be shown on the display.

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

NOTES:

● VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time

● 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 STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further

recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

● It is possible to set the timer using a NEXTVIEW TV, refer to TV operation manual for details.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

CHECKING A RECORDING

1.If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press TIMER ON/OFF to exit.

2.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

3. Press MENU.

4.Press []to select TIMER. Press SET to confirm.

● All the delayed recordings in the VCRs

memory will be shown.

● You can check the settings and change or

cancel them.

CHANGING A RECORDING

1.Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING.

2.If you wish to change a delayed

recording, press []to highlight the recording, then press SET.

3.Press [] to highlight the setting to be changed and correct it by using the

[]or the NUMBER BUTTONS.

4.When all corrections are complete press SET, then press MENU.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1.Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING.

2.If you wish to cancel a delayed

recording, press []to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press

CLEAR.

3.Press MENU.

NOTE:

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

button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode.

TIMER

MODE SET UP

▲▼ :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MENU SCREEN

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➝NICAM AUTO OFF

COLOUR AUTO PAL

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S Only)

HI-FI STEREO SOUND Stereo sound is possible from Hi-Fi VCR’s 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 OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can use the AUDIO OUT button as follows:

● Press AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will

appear on the VCR display.

● Press AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R

will appear on the VCR display.

● Press AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and

R will disappear from the VCR display.

● Pressing AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R

will appear on the VCR display.

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.

● If the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be improved

by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .

● 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.

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 MENU to display the main menu on the screen.

2.Press []to select MODE.

3.Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

4.Press [] to select OFF.

5.Press SET to return to the menu screen.

6.Press MENU to exit to normal screen.

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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.

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

BACK OF TELEVISION

AMPLIFIER

RF OUT

AUDIO PHONO

LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AERIAL IN

RF CONNECTION CABLE

EXISTING AERIAL

CABLE

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S Only)

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1. Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN

L-R terminals on the front of the VCR as shown above.

2. Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR.

3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to view the recording.

4. If you wish to listen to the original Hi-Fi track

while you are recording the new dubbed audio track you will need to set AUDIO MIX to ON in the MODE menu.

5. Press PAUSE/STILL ( ) when you reach

the point on the tape where you want audio dubbing to start.

6. Press A.DUB (A.DUB will be shown on

your TV) NOTE: The input source will be automatically changed to L3 (Front phono jacks)

7. Press PAUSE/STILL ( ) to start audio dubbing.

8. Press STOP ( ) to finish audio dubbing (A.DUB

will disappear from your TV)

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO DUBBING (HiFi VCR’S Only)

Connect your audio equipment to AUDIO IN L-R terminals on the front of your VCR.

If a microphone is to be used, connect it to your audio equipment.

AUDIO SOURCE

RECORDING SOUND ON TO A VIDEO TAPE (AUDIO DUBBING)

This feature enables you to add narration or background music to a pre-recorded tape.

● The audio signal will be recorded on the mono track. The Hi-Fi track will remain

unchanged.

II A. D U B L 3

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➝AUDIO MIX ON OFF

16.9 AUTO OFF DNR ON OFF

▲ ▼ :SELECT :CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

NOTES:

● Do not start audio dubbing until AUTO or MANUAL tracking has been completed as the

audio signal will not be recorded correctly.

● Because the audio signal is recorded onto the mono track any previous recording on

this track will be erased.

● If AUDIO MIX in the mode menu is set to OFF, no sound will be heard during audio

dubbing.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.

2. Press []to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press []to select AUDIO MIX.

5. Press [] to select ON.

6. Press SET to return to the menu screen.

7. Press MENU to exit to the normal

screen.

AUDIO MIX AUDIO OUT MODE VCR DISPLAY RESULT

Hi-Fi and Mono audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R CHANNELS) and dubbed audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (L CHANNEL) plus dubbed audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (R CHANNEL) plus dubbed audio

PLAYING BACK AN AUDIO DUBBED TAPE

● If you want to listen to the original and the new dubbed audio signal simultaneously, you

will need to set AUDIO MIX to ON.

● You can change the audio output by pressing the AUDIO OUT button on the remote

control. Refer to the table below.

LRL

MODE MENU SCREEN

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO DUBBING (HiFi VCR’S Only)

▲

▼

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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.

For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

1.Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.

2.Press []to select MODE.

3.Press SET.

4.Press []to select REPEAT.

5.Press [] to select ON.

6.Press SET.

7.Press MENU to return to normal screen.

NOTES

● Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.

● 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:

BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF

➝REPEAT ON OFF

AUDIO MIX ON OFF

16.9 AUTO OFF DNR ON OFF

▲ ▼ :SELECT :CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

MODE MENU SCREEN

▲

▼

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PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that..

● You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCRs from this VCR.

● You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape

Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.

● On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no

picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

● On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at

the top and bottom of your screen.

● On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a

fault with your VCR.

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

NOTE:

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

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 ZERO BACK. The tape will rewind/advance to this point.

PrPrPr

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:

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ADVANCED OPERATION

MODE SELECTION

VIDEOPLUS

TIMER

MODE

SET UP

:SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU : EXIT

➝NICAM AUTO OFF

COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF REPEAT ON OFF AUDIO MIX ON OFF 16:9 AUTO OFF DNR ON OFF

:SELECT : CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. The main menu has four options including MODE.

1.To access the mode menu highlight MODE using the []buttons, then press

SET.

2.Highlight the option to be changed using

the []buttons. Press [] to select AUTO, ON or OFF as appropriate, press SET then MENU to return to the normal screen.

NICAM.

(Hi-Fi Models only)

Selecting OFF will disable the NICAM sound reception. COLOUR. If the VCR is playing a poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL may reduce this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles will appear on black and white recordings. BLUE MUTE. This enables the blue background colour. That is, 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.

▼

REPEAT. If you want to play back repeatedly an entire video tape, this feature will automatically rewind at the end of the tape and replay. This function enables or disables this feature. AUDIO MIX When this function is switched ON the VCR will playback both Hi-Fi and Mono audio tracks. DNR. DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION will reduce the black and white and colour noise in the picture. Select OFF to disable this feature. (Hi-Fi models only)

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING.

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu. A scart connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET L1) and the TV. During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

NOTES:

● Not all pre recorded tapes are compatible with 16:9 playback.

● This feature must be supported by TV’s equipped with 16:9 switching.

● 16:9 format recording can only be made from L2 scart input.

● Standard Play (SP) gives the best picture quality; long play (LP) provides the longest recording time.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

1 press = 30 seconds. 2 presses = 1 minute. 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds. 4 presses = 2 minutes.

2.Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control. The number of times you press SKIP SEARCH determines the forward search time.

● After searching, normal playback will resume automatically.

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.

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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.

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.

Press DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme. For example,

1.Load the video tape into the VCR

2.Press DPSS three times. A 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. A -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind to locate the beginning of the current recording.

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

-1

RECORDING 5

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 2

RECORDING 1

DPSS number

DPSS Signals

Current tape position

Rewind

Fast Forward

ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

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ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

1.Switch on the TV. Open the door on the

remote control and point the unit at the TV.

2.Hold down TV BRAND SET on the VCR remote control then the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press TV BRAND SET and 1.

3.The TV will enter standby mode to confirm the correct code has been entered.

4.To turn the TV on from standby mode hold TV BRAND SET and 1 for about 2

seconds.

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

● TV OPERATE Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.

● TV INPUT SELECT Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the

screen.

● TV CH

Changes the TV channels.

● TV VOL / Increases or decreases the volume.

● Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case hold down

TV BRAND SET, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

● SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.

TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON

SHARP 1 TOSHIBA 9 PHILLIPS 2 PANASONIC 0 or THOMSON 3or4 HITACHI INPUT SELECT GRUNDIG 5 SANYO MODE OSD FERGUSON 6 JVC DISPLAY ITT NOKIA 7 MITSUBISHI AUDIO OUT SONY 8

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ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

STANDBY

LINE IN 3

VIDEO

L • AUDIO • R

You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example 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).

Mono/Stereo camcorder

NOTE:

● There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please

refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

1.Load tape into the VCR.

2.Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control until the VCR display shows L2.

3. If you wish to record from a source

connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1.

4. If you wish to record from a source

connected with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR (if fitted), select L3

5. Press REC to start the recording.

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POST CODE SECURITY

If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above.

2.Enter your current PIN number. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press to re-select PIN number.

4.Enter your new PIN number. Press SET to confirm.

IMPORTANT:- Please keep your Operation Manual separate from your VCR.

1.Press MENU.

2.Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press [] to select POST CODE. Press SET to confirm.

4.Enter your desired PIN number using the NUMBER BUTTONS or the []

key. This must be a 4 digit number in the range 0000 - 9999.

5.Using the [

] key, enter

your Postcode. Press SET to confirm.

6.Record your PIN number in the box provided for future reference.

///

POST CODE

PIN NUMBER POST CODE

____ ____ ___

SELECT : CHANGE ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

This feature should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the VCR if it is stolen. Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds on your TV. Your postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number. If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.

▼

NOTE:

Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN number. If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter the correct number.

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

LOW POWER FEATURE

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 on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

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.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold for about 2 seconds.

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

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.

To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in LOW POWER mode. In LOW POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.

LOW POWER MODE

1.Press STANDBY

()

to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.

2.Press STANDBY ( ) again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital display will appear blank.

The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt.

DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE Either Press STANDBY ( ) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode. Or Press STOP ( ) to use the VCR.

NOTES:

● With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW

POWER mode.

● When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.

● If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.

● When disengaging LOW POWER mode from the VCR press the STANDBY button.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUAL TUNING

8.Press [] to select FINE TUNING.

(Not available if tuning a satellite channel)

. Press and hold [] until

the sharpest colour picture is obtained. Go to point 10.

9.Press [

]

to select CHANNEL. Enter preset satellite numbers using NUMBER BUTTONS or [] to step through each preset satellite channel.

///

Normally it will not be necessary to manually tune broadcast programmes except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal or to suit your preferences. Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV.

1.Press MENU. Then press [] to select SET UP. Press SET.

2.CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

3.MANUAL TUNING will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

4.PRESET will be highlighted. Press [] to choose the required VCR preset channel.

5.Press [] to select SOURCE (if you have previously installed a satellite receiver). Press []to choose the required source. If you select SAT go to point 9.

6.Press [

]

to select CHANNEL.

If you selected CH as the source you have the option to tune terrestrial channels.

7.Then press [] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a programme is received. If it is not the desired programme, press [] to continue tuning.

/////

➝PRESET 1 BBC1

SOURCE CH SAT

CHANNEL CH21 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF

▲▼ :SELECT :CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▲

▼

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUAL TUNING continued

The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast channels.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

10. Press [] to select DECODER. This is preset to OFF. If you wish to connect a

satellite receiver to the VCR as shown previously, leave this set to OFF. If you wish to connect a decoder use [ ] to turn the decoder function ON.

11. Press [] to select SKIP. The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using

CHANNEL [

] instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

12. Press [] to select ON or OFF for this option. Press SET to confirm.

13. Press MENU to leave this function.

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver / cable box to your VCR

after

auto-

installation it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. The installation procedure

for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers. Sharp cannot guarantee this feature will operate with all makes of satellite receiver or cable box. (See end of this manual for manufacturers codes.) Follow the procedure below:

1.Press MENU.

2.Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

3.CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

4.Press [] to select SAT RECEIVER.

Press SET to confirm. The satellite receiver screen will appear.

5.Follow points 5-11 in Auto Installation. (Satelitte/Cable Box control only).

6.Then press [] to select SAT PROGRAM SEARCH. Press SET to confirm. The satellite channels will be installed. (This may take a few minutes)

7.Then press MENU.

MANUAL TUNING

SAT RECEIVER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

MANUAL TUNING SAT RECEIVER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION

NOTE:

● On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a

NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically it sorts them into a standard order using teletext information. You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

1.Press MENU.

2. Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4.The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.

5.Press []to highlight the

channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm.

6.Press [] to highlight the new position for the channel. Press SET to confirm.

7.If any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 5.

8.When all the channels are in your preferred order, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

MOVE 1/5 1 CH5 713 2BBC1 8 14 3BBC2 9 15 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 6 12 18

MOVE 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5 CH5 11 17 6 12 18

MODE

SET UP

MENU SCREEN

NOTE:

● On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a

NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

1.Press MENU.

2. Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4.Press []to select CANCEL. Press SET to confirm.

5.Press [] to highlight the

channel to be cancelled.

6.Press SET twice to cancel the channel.

7.When all the channels you wish have been cancelled, press MENU.

DELETING CHANNELS

If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory you can follow the procedure below.

TIMER MODE

SET UP

CANCEL 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3CH5 915 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 612 18

:SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▼

CANCEL 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 511 17 612 18

:SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▼

MENU SCREEN

NOTE:

● On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a

NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it names them using teletext information. You can change the name of a channel with the following procedure.

1.Press MENU.

2. Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press []to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4.Press []to highlight NAME. Press SET to confirm.

5.Press [] to highlight the

channel to be named. Press SET to confirm.

6.Press [] to rename the channel. Press SET to confirm.

7.If any more channels are to be renamed, repeat procedure from step 5.

8.When all the channels are named correctly, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

NAME 1/5 1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9

4CH4 10

5CH5 11 6 12

MODE

SET UP

NAME 1/5 1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9 4CH4 10 5CH5 11 6 12

MENU SCREEN

NOTE:

● On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a

NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present your VCR will not be able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1.Press MENU. Press [] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.

2.Press [] to select CLOCK. Press SET to confirm.

3.Press [] to select either 12 or 24

hour clock.

4.Press [] to select TIME. Enter the time using the NUMBER BUTTONS or []. If the minutes are less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing on the remote control.

5.Press [] to select DATE. Enter the date using the NUMBER BUTTONS. For example, for 1st April enter 01 04.

6.Press [] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the NUMBER BUTTONS. For example, for1998 enter 98. For the year 2000 enter 00.

7.Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is OFF). Then press SET to

confirm.

///

CLOCK

MODE TIME DATE YEAR

24H 12:00 1/01 00 *

MODE :24H/12H

:SELECT ▲ ▼ :CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▲

▼

NOTE:

If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- is OFF) then you will need to update the clock for daylight saving.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIMER indicator. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators. RECORDING indicator. CHILD LOCKindicator. AM/PM indicators. STOP indicator. VCR mode indicator. PRESET CHANNEL indicator.

VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator. LONG PLAY indicator. STANDARD PLAY indicator. VIDEO TAPE indicator. DECODER indicator

SPPrLP

VPS PDC

VCRAM PM

STOP

1 3 4 5

12 10

NOTE:

Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.

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 the playback picture is shown on the TV. In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display. You can manually override this by pressing [TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

● Pressing [TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

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NOTES:

● The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.

● The VCR will return to display 1. each time it is switched on.

● If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from

the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

■ 1CH59

NICAM STEREO

SP L R

REM 1:05

0:00.00

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.

3.COUNTER, this display will show the tape counter and amount of tape remaining.

4.DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display from the screen.

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

NICAM signal

Tape speed

Audio output mode

Time

Date

Tape remaining

Tape counter

Tape Status

{

These depend on model features

■ 1CH59 SUPER P. ON NICAM

STEREO

SP L R

22:00 REM 1:05 1/04 98 0:00.00

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

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.

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.

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

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

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MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

CHANNEL MASTER 12,41

ARMSTRONG 2,9,12,20,22,36,41,59,73,74,82

CAMBRIDGE

BUSH 9,12,14,72,79 BEST/DISKEXPRESS 75 FERGUSON 9,14,16,45,85 TELEVES 9,14,16,35,38,41,45,47,48,49,51,52,63,65,76,80,85,90,109,110 SATSIE/ STANON 9,12,14,39,72,79 SEG 9,12,14,19,37,39,69,71,72,79,94,104,117 ALLSAT 9,14,85 ALBA 6,9,12,14,16,32,39,45,57,72,79,85 AMSTRAD/ANKARO/FIDELITY/HANSEATIC 35,38,41,47,48,49,51,52,55,63,65,76,80,90,109,110 VISIOPASS 2,9,20,22,36,59,74,82 PHILLIPS 2,9,20,22,36,59,74,82 SABA 6,9,14,16,32,45,57,85,120,122 MANHATTAN 6,9,14,16,32,45,57,85,120,122 PACE 6,9,14,16,32,45,57,85,120,122 NETWORK 9,14 MASPRO 10,26,68,84,116 ZHENDER 1,2,4,17,18,25,27,31,33,34,40,43,50,60,67,77,81,88,92,94,95,98,100,101,105,107,108 KATHREIN 2,9,10,16,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,36,40,59,67,68,74,82,84,88,92,100,105,108,112 GRUNDIG 2,16,23,44,70,91,114,119 HUTH 56,61,73,89 MORGAN 73 RADEX 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 POLYTRON 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 DNT 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 TECHNISAT 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 ECHOSTAR 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 TELEDIREKT 85,121 SIEMANS 85,121 SCHWAIGER 85,121 LUXOR 3,5,7,8,15,16,42,46,66,75,103 SALORA 3,5,7,8,15,16,42,46,66,75,103 NOKIA 2,3,5,7,8,15,16,29,31,42,46,54,58,64,66,75,87,102,103,111 SONOLOR 2,9,20,22,36,59,74,82 FUBA/TRIASAT/TRIAX/FREECOM 19,37,69,71,94,104,117 JOHANSSON/WINNERSAT 40 HIRSCHMANN 2,11,24,25,30,97 SAMSUNG 11 VORTEC 11 UNIDEN 84 QUADREL 21,28,93,96 NIKKO 21,28,93,96

MANUFACTURER

CODES

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Display is not working.

VCR will not operate - appears in VCR display.

VCR will not respond to any commands.

Tape cannot be loaded.

VCR cannot be operated by remote control.

No picture appears.

Rewind is not possible.

Picture does not change even though CHANNEL buttons are pressed.

Desired channel position cannot be selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

Playback picture is snowy.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing RECORD ( ) or TIMER ON/OFF buttons.

Playback/recording does not playback in stereo.

VIDEOPLUS does not record desired programme.

Satellite receiver does not respond to VCR commands.

Desired satellite channel cannot be selected by the VCR.

PROBLEM

ANSWER

● Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.

● Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

● Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another appliance in).

● Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage timer.

● Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

● Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

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

● Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

● 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.

● Make sure TV is set to the video channel.

● Check all connecting cables.

● Make sure tape is not at the start.

● Make sure 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 VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

● Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL buttons.

● Try another tape.

● The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP

Service Facility.

● The record-protection tab has been removed.

● Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV with SCART lead.

● Programme may not carry stereo.

● Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters recording

time.

● Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.

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

● Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver

● Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in

any special channel setting mode and that the desired channel is below channel 99 on your satellite receiver.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 Customer Information Centre 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 Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

SHARP Customer Information Centre: Tel: 0990 274277

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

GUARANTEE

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: Number of heads: Video signal system: Hi-Fi audio recording system: Maximum playing time: Tape width: Tape speed: Antenna: Reception channels: RF output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Video input: Video output: Audio input:

Audio output: Hi-Fi audio:

Dimensions: Weight: Supplied accessories:

VHS PAL standard Four heads (Two heads VC-M331HM model only) PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines Deep -layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi standard (VC-MH731HM model only) 480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long play (LP) mode

12.7 mm

23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s Long play (LP) 75 Ω unbalanced

UHF channel 21-69 UHF channel 21-69 AC 230-240V, 50 Hz 16W (approx) (Standby mode ≤6W; Low power consumption ≤1W) 5OC to 40OC

-20OC to 55OC

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Line 1&2: -3.8dBs,10 kΩ; Line 3: -5.0dBs, 47KΩ (Line 3: VC-MH731HM only) Line 1&2: -3.8dBs, 1 kΩ (Audio-out: -5.0dBs, 1 kΩ VC-MH731HM only) Dynamic range: ~90dBs typ. (SP); Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A) (VC-MH731HM model only) 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm

3.2 kg (approx) 75 Ω Connection cable, operation manual, 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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Sharp VCMH731HM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual