Sharp VCMH732HM User Manual

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

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

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation..............................................................................................................................6

BASIC OPERATION

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes....................................................................... 11
How to playback a video tape..................................................................................................11
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 14
How to use to make a recording........................................................................... 15
How to set a delayed recording................................................................................................ 17

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY).................................................................................... 20
Playback of a video tape........................................................................................................... 22
Digital display................................................................................................................................ 24
Blue mute...................................................................................................................................... 25
Colour............................................................................................................................................ 25
Searching the video tape........................................................................................................... 26
Digital programme search system (DPSS).................................................................................27
Recording from other equipment.............................................................................................. 28
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................29
Remote control operation of TV................................................................................................. 30

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Post code security........................................................................................................................31
Low power feature....................................................................................................................... 32
Child lock ......................................................................................................................................32

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Connecting A Satellite receiver/cable box to your VCR........................................................ 34
Satellite receiver/cable box installation.................................................................................... 35
Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 36
Manually setting the clock..........................................................................................................39

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................40
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................42
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 43
Guarantee.................................................................................................................................... 44
Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers.............................................................................. 45
Connecting to the mains............................................................................................................ 46
Specifications................................................................................................................................47
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 12
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 13
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording............................................19
Checking the amount of tape remaining..........................................................22
Playing back a video tape repeatedly.............................................................. 22
Playing back an NTSC tape................................................................................. 23
Skip searching the video tape.............................................................................26
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 36
Deleting channels .................................................................................................37
Re-naming channels............................................................................................. 38
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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
... 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.
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
TV OPERATE
For a more
your remote control refer to page (ii)..
TV/ VCR
CHANNEL
REMOTE
CONTROL
detailed
picture of
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Battery cover
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
RF CONNECTION CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
To fit the batteries into the remote control
Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control. Fit the batteries: to and to . terminals. Place the
battery cover back into position.
Remote Control
Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.
Do not expose to liquid or shock.
May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control fails.
Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use the VCR for several months.
Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.
Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connect your existing aerial

CONNECTING THE CABLES

1
cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR.
DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
AERIAL OR CATV CABLE
Connect your TV to the
2
VCR using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR socket to the TV
socket.
IN
Optional
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
- The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback.
Connect the VCR
3
to the mains.
RF OUT
AERIAL
SCART (not supplied). If you
Optional:
Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
BACK OF TELEVISION
Connect your
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

The VCR is correctly connected.

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1
3

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

IMPORTANT NOTE: If is illuminated on the VCR display, the VCR is in STANDBY mode. If not the VCR is in LOW POWER mode. To change between LOW POWER and STANDBY mode press the STANDBY button on the VCR front panel.
.
1.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (not low power).

2.

Switch on the TV.

Press and hold the
3.
for 3 seconds, (The VCR is now tuning itself in). The VCR will search and display an ideal RF channel. (Wait for the flashing channel number to appear in the VCR display.)
Select an unused preset channel on your TV
4.
for your VCR (there may be a dedicated video preset channel refer to your TV operation manual).
Tune the selected preset channel on your TV
5.
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears. Store this as your VCR preset channel.
Press
SET
6.
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
to store the RF channel and to
MENU
button on the VCR
.
Example:
4.
preset 1 = BBC1 preset 2 = BBC2 preset 3 = ITV preset 4 = Channel 4 preset 5 = Channel 5 preset ? = VCR
5.
MODE SET UP
MN : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXI T
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
NOTE:
If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using [ / ] keys.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

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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:

Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.

1.
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 1-199 on your satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 199 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.

4.
• 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.
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.
Turn the TV on and select the video channel . (As previously explained)
PLAY / X 2
STOP
FF
PAUSE /STILL
CLEAR
Press
STOP
1.
2.
Step through the on screen instructions by pressing the
to switch on the VCR.
SET
button.
See next page to continue
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
REW
MENU SET
SV/V+
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2

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION
MENU SET
SV/V+
SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.
3.
do
If you
have a satellite receiver connected
CLEAR
to the VCR continue from point
2
5
.
AUTO INSTALLAT I ON
PRESS SET KEY TO START
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
Press the
PL EASE BE SURE T HE AER I AL /SCART CABLE I S CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
Press the
SAT CONTROL ON OF F
SET
button.
SET
button.
SAT RECEI VER
2
2
If you
do not
have a satellite receiver connected to the VCR leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press
SET
.
(Auto install may take a few minutes.)
NOTE:
If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to the back of the book.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
VCR RESET
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at
:CHANGE
M
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
Press the
AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
SET
button.
N
2
1CH22
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

On completion, the showing the standard channel order.
Press MENU to exit if you are happy with
4.
MOVE MENU
will appear
1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5CH5 11 17
61218 S ELECTED : BBC1
MN OP : SELECTED
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
MOVE 1/5
the channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to
MANUALLY
SORTING CHANNELS.
4
If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to
MENU SET
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
for help on setting the time and date.
SV/V+
To check the clock has been set correctly press the
DISPLAY button until the time
appears on the VCR display.
If you are NOT connecting a Satellite/Cable box control your VCR is now correctly tuned in.
CLEAR
Points 5-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)
Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.
5.
Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.
6.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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SAT RECEI VER
SAT CONTROL ON OF FINPUT RFIN L2
SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----
SAT L2 VCR
MN : SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
6
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M
N
MENU SET
SV/V+
:CHANGE
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

7. Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be
highlighted. If the VCR is not connected to the satellite receiver as shown in
THE CABLES.
i. Your satellite receiver should be 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.
Refer to
CONNECTING A SATELLITE
RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR for
connection diagram.
ii. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.
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.
CONNECTING
7
MENU SET
SV/V+
CLEAR
8. 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.
9. If your satellite receiver has changed to preset
channel 12, press will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few minutes)
SET to confirm and the VCR
10. On completion the MOVE menu will appear
showing the preset channel order. Press
MENU to exit if you are happy with the
channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to
CHANNELS.
If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to
SETTING THE CLOCK for help on setting the
time and date. To check the clock has been set correctly press the
DISPLAY button until the time appears on
the VCR display.
MANUALLY SORTING
MANUALLY
10
MENU SET
SV/V+
MENU SET
SV/V+
CLEAR
CLEAR
9
8
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

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 9.
• 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
12. If it has, continue from point 9. If not, press to select until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 9.
• 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 199, 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.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
If you replace your satellite receiver, you will need to follow the complete auto­installation 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.
0 0 1, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel
0 0 2 and re-check. Continue
If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see
SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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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

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before operating.
PLAYBACK
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 ().
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
Record protection tab
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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 VCR front panel.
SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on the
For double speed playback (without sound), press
To revert to normal playback, press
To stop the video tape, press
To eject the tape press
EJECT on the VCR.
PLAY/X2 ( ) again.
STOP ().
PLAY/X2 ( ) again.
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
Press
CHANNEL or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
Tracking)
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
Press
PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
CHANNEL or .
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 motion playback.
Press
PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.
CHANNEL or during slow
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

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 fully to the Right for Fast Forward and fully to the Left for Rewind and Release.
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.
During playback for continuous search mode, press FAST FORWARD ()/
REWIND ( ) on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the Right for
Forward Visual Search or fully to the Left for Reverse Visual Search then Release. (On
release the shuttle returns back to starting position). Press playback.
OR
PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume
2. To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press FAST FORWARD ()/
REWIND ( ) again, or turn and hold the shuttle ring halfway to the Right for Forward
Visual Search or Left for Reverse Visual Search. Release the shuttle to resume playback or
If the remote control was used press
PLAY/X2 ().
NOTE:
There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL
Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing
To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press For example, for channel 24, press
You can record the channel you are watching or any other preset 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 REC ().
4. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL ().
5. To continue recording, press REC ().
6. To stop recording, press STOP ( ) once.
SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
1. To specify a stop time, press REC ().
2. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay
the stop time by 10 minutes.
CHANNEL [or].
AM/PM .
AM/PM then press 2 4.
STOP 15:30
3. To stop recording at any time, press
STOP ( ) once.
NOTES:
If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording, rewind, eject the tape, and place the VCR into Stanby mode.
If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
REC ( ) the tape is record
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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
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.
NOTE:
An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number
CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

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..

PLUS CODE . -
ONCE WE E K L Y DA I L Y
NOTE:
Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press
CLEAR to return to the VIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+
number
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 VCR will remember this for the future.
0 2. The
DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
PR : BBC2 OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
1/2
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

7.
If your VCR has long play facility
to change the the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.
RECORDING SPEED, use
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 from the TV screen.
MENU to remove the menu
11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.
and you wish
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
TAPE
OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP-
VPS/PDC ✱ :ON -:OFF
OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
SPEED :SP/ L P
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2
1/2
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 recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further
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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
If appears on the VCR display, press
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 confirm this.
The display will automatically show today's date.
Either:
If this is the date you wish to make the
recording on, press
Or:
enter the recording date using the[ /
] or the digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press (July).
NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two
SET to confirm this.
0 9 (9th), then 0 7

5. Then press SET to confirm.

6. If you want to make additional recordings at
the same time each day or week, use [ /
] or select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press
SET to confirm.
7. Enter the channel using the [ / ] or the
NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to
record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press
SET to confirm.
AM/PM button on the remote control.
TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
SET to
SET UP
MN : SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07 -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07D -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2
1/2
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

8. Enter the start time using the [ / ] or 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
change the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as required.
RECORDING SPEED, use the
and you wish to
11. [See note below]. For VPS/PDC setting use t
[/] to highlight thefinal 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 from the TV screen.
MENU to remove the menu
14. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- LP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP-
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
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1/2
1/2
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 recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further
GB-18

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[ / ]
NUMBER BUTTONS.
or the
4. When all corrections are complete press SET,
then press
MENU.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
SET UP
MN : SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2
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.
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2

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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-19

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HIFI VCR’S ONLY)

HI-FI STEREO SOUND
Stereo sound is possible from this VCR 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
Press
Press
Pressing
AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will
appear on the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R will
appear on the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and R
will disappear from the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R will
appear on the VCR display.
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.

NICAM AUTO OFF
COLOUR AU TO PAL

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.

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.
lf 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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-20

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY)

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.
EXISTING AERIAL
BACK OF TELEVISION
RF CONNECTION CABLE
CABLE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE
AUDIO OUT
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
RF-OUT
AERIAL IN
L and R
AUDIO PHONO LEADS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
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AMPLIFIER
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-21

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. By pressing the change between long play and standard play.
TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will
For example, in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:
in long play 2 hour 46 minutes is left on the tape:
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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:
1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the
screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select REPEAT.

MODE MENU SCREEN
BLUE MUT E AUTO OF F
REPEAT ON OFF

5. Press [ / ] to select ON.

6. Press SET.

MN : SELECT OP : CHANGE
S E T : E N T ER M EN U : E X I T

7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-22

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-23

ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

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:
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.
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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 rewind/advance to this point.
ZERO BACK. The tape will
NOTE:
The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.
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If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-24

ADVANCED OPERATION

BLUE MUTE

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

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

MODE MENU SCREEN
NICAM AUTO OF F COLOUR AU TO PAL BLUE MUT E AUT O OFF

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

6. Press SET and then MENU to return to the
normal screen.

COLOUR

If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL may improve this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles may appear on black and white recordings.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE.

2. Press [ / ] to select COLOUR.

3. Press [ / ] to select AUTO/PAL.

4. Press SET and then MENU to return to the normal screen.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-25

ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

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.
2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control.
The number of times you press determines the forward search time.
After searching, normal playback will resume automatically
SKIP SEARCH
1 press = 30 seconds. 2 presses = 1 minute. 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
4 presses = 2 minutes.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-26

ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

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.
DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme.
Press 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.
/
DPSS Signals
Fast ForwardRewind
RECORDING 5
+3
DPSS Number
RECORDING 1
-1
RECORDING 2
RECORDING 3
+1
RECORDING 4
+2
Current tape position
4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP ( ) or PLAY/X2 ( ) .
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-27

ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

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)
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
Mono/Stereo Camcorder
1.

Load tape into the VCR.

2.
3.
4.
5.
INPUT SELECT
Press until the VCR display shows
If you wish to record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select
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
Press
REC
to start the recording.
on the remote control
L2
.
.
L1
L3
.
VIDEO
LIN
E IN 3
L • AUDIO • R
NOTE:
There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-28

ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.
If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:
ON
in order to record the descrambled
Press
Press
If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
STANDBY
[TV/VCR]
will appear on the display.
to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR
on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-29

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 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
The TV will enter standby mode to confirm
3.
the correct code has been entered. To turn the TV on from standby mode hold
4.
TV BRAND SET
seconds.
TV BRAND SET
and
.
1
1
and
for about 2
on the VCR
TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON
SHARP 1 TOSHIBA 9 PHILIPS 2 PANASONIC 0 or THOMSON 3 or 4 HITACHI INPUT SELECT GRUNDIG 5 SANYO MODE OSD FERGUSON 6 JVC DISPLAY ITT NOKIA 7 MITSUBISHI AUDIO OUT SONY 8

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

TV OPERATE
TV INPUT SELECT
TV CH
TV VOL
/ Increases or decreases the volume.
Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.
Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the
screen.
/
Changes the TV channels.
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• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case hold down
TV BRAND SET
mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).
• SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by
GB-30

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POST CODE SECURITY

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. 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.

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.
P I N NUMBER POS T CODE
---- ---- ---
SELECT : OP CHANGE MN ENTER :SET EXI T :MENU
POST CODE
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.
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-31

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

LOW POWER FEATURE

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
Press STAND BY ( ) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.
1.
2. Press STAND BY ( ) 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 STAND BY ( ) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode. Or Press
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.
STOP ( ) to use the VCR.

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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-32

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A 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. 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
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.
8. Press [ / ] to select FINE
TUNING.
satellite channel).
[ / ] until the sharpest colour picture is obtained. Go to point
9. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.
Enter preset satellite numbers using
NUMBER BUTTONS or [ / ] to
step through each preset satellite channel.
(Not available if tuning a
Press and hold
10.
PRESET 1 BBC1
SOURCE CH SAT CHANNEL CH21 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OF F
9.
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.

The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast channels.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-33

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR

Connect your existing aerial
1
cable to the socket on the satellite receiver.
Connect ANTENNA OUT
2
socket on the satellite receiver to the
IN socket on the VCR with
RF connection cable (not supplied).
Connect the VCR RF OUT
3
socket to the TV socket with RF connection cable (not supplied).
ANTENNA IN
SATELLITE RECEIVER/ CABLE BOX
ANTENNA
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OR CATV CABLE
Optional
you have a scart lead connect it to your TV and socket on the VCR.
- The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback.
Connect the VCR plug to
4
the mains socket. The VCR is now in STANDBY mode.
SCART (not supplied). If
LINE 1 IN/OUT
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
BACK OF TELEVISION
GB-34

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after auto-installation without a satellite receiver it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. Follow the procedure below:
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 prodecure below:

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press
SET to confirm.
3. CHANNEL PRESET will be
highlighted. Press
4. Press [ / ] to select SAT
RECEIVER. Press SET to confirm. The
satellite receiver screen will appear.
5. Follow points 6-11 in AUTO
INSTALLATION (satellite/cable box
control only).
6. Then press [ / ] to select SAT
PROG SEARCH. Press SET to confirm.
The satellite channels will be installed. (This may take a few minutes).

7. Then press MENU.

SET to confirm.
4.
MAN U A L T U N I NG
SAT RECE IVER
SAT PROGRAM SEARCH
6.
MAN U A L T U N I NG
SAT RECE IVER
SAT PROGRAM SEARCH
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GB-35

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 [ / ] o 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 function.
MENU to leave the MENU
MENU SCREEN2.
MODE
SET UP
5.
MOVE 1/5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5CH 5 11 17 61218
6.
MOVE 1/5 1CH 5 713 2BBC 1 8 14 3BBC 2 9 15 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 61218
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-36

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

DELETING CHANNELS

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

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.
MENU SCREEN2.
TIMER MODE
SET UP
5.
CANCE L 1 / 5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3CH 5 9 15 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 6 12 18
6.
CANCE L 1 / 5 1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5 11 17 6 12 18
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-37

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
SETto confirm.
5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the
channel to be named. Press
SETto 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.
:
MODE
SET UP
MENU SCREEN2.
5.
1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9 4CH 4 10 5CH5 11 6 12
:
6.
1BBC1 7 2BBC2 8 3ITV 9 4CH 7 10 5CH5 11 6 12
NAME 1/5
NAME 1/5
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
GB-38

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 [ / ]. 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.
NUMBER BUTTONS or
5. Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter the date
using the [ / ]. For example, for 1st April enter
01 04.
NUMBER BUTTONS or
MODE T I ME DA TE YEAR
24H 0:00 1/01 00 *
MODE : 2 4H/ 12H OP :SELECT MN : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T
CLOCK
6. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter the last two
digits of the year using the
BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for
1999 enter
99. For the year 2000 enter 00.
NUMBER
7. Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is
OFF). Then press SET to confirm.
NOTE:
If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- ist OFF) then you will need to update the clock for daylight saving.
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VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
L
R
STOPOP
VCRAM PM
SPPrLP
12 11 10 13
VPSP
DC
D

1. TIMER indicator.

2. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

3. RECORDING indicator.

4. CHILD LOCK indicator.

5. AM/PM indicators.

6. STOP indicator.

7. VCR mode indicator.

8. PRESET CHANNEL indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL
indicator.

10. LONG PLAY indicator.

11. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

12. VIDEO TAPE indicator.

13. DECODER indicator.

NOTE:
Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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.
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
These depend on model features
Tape Status NICAM signal Audio output mode Tape speed
Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter
1.
1CH59
SP L R
NICAM
ST EREO
2.
1CH59
SUPER P . ON N I CAM SP L R
22:00 REM1:05 9/07 99 0:00.00
ST EREO
3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape
counter and amount of tape remaining.
3.
4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display
from the screen.
REM 1:05
0:00.00
NOTES:
The default time and date will be displayed if the clock has not been set.
The VCR will return to display
If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
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1. each time it is switched on.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM ANSWER
Display is not working. • 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).
VCR will not operate - appears in VCR display.
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to any commands.
Tape cannot be loaded. • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
VCR cannot be operated by remote control.
No picture appears. • Make sure TV is set to the video channel.
Rewind is not possible. • Make sure tape is not at the start. 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. • Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL / buttons.
Tape is automatically ejected when pressing
REC ( ) 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.
• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
• 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.
• Check all connecting cables.
• 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.
• 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 and 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.
Desired satellite channel cannot be selected by the VCR.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
• 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.
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VCR RESET

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL buttons together on the front of the VCR
for 10 seconds.

3. The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.

4. Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.

Refer to the CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION chapter if
Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.
You wish to re-arrange the channel order.
You wish to change the time on the clock or if the VCR could not set the time.

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

If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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GUARANTEE

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 Helpline Tel: 0990 274277
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.
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MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

The following table is a list of satellite manufacturers’ code numbers. Your VCR will use one of these in order to recognise your satellite receiver. The code number must be entered at point
9. during installation with a satellite receiver.
Look up your make of satellite receiver. Use the
should be entered
NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8
0 0 8. Continue from point 10. (AUTO INSTALLATION).
MANUFACTURER CODES
CAMBRIDGE 53 ARMSTRONG 2,9,12,20,22,36,41,59,73,74,82 CHANNEL MASTER 12,41 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 TATUNG 21,28,93,96 TRISTAR 18 STRONG 18 SCIENTIFIC ATALANTA 13 G.I.JERROLD 106 MATSUI 115 WISI/TECH 1,2,4,31,33,34,43,50,60,77,81,95,98,101,107,113 PALSAT/NAGAI/PALCOM 27,94 GALAXIS/ALDES/PROSAT/SKYMASTER/ANARKO 86,99,78
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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

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

Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: Four heads Video signal system:: PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines Hi-Fi audio recording
system: Maximum playing time: 480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play
Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s
Antenna: 75 unbalanced Reception channels: UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 19 W approx (Low power consumption 1W) Operating temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C Storage temperature: -20 ˚C to 55 ˚C Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ, Line 3: -5.0 dBs, 47 k Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kAudio Out: -5.0 dBs, 1 k Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range:~ 90 dBs typ. (SP); Frequency
Dimensions: 430(W) x 284(D) x 92(H) mm Weight: 4.3 kg (approx) Supplied accessories: 75 HF Connection cable, operation manual,
Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard.
(LP) mode
Long Play (LP)
response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A)
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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