Sharp VCMH731HM User Manual

●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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