Sharp VC-MH741SM Operating Manual
VC-MH741SM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL
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Dear SHARP customer Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. GIven proper care it will provide
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years of entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before
attempting to operate the VCR.
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● 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.
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is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT
NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.
Estimado Cliente SHARP Gracias por adquirir este VCR de SHARP.
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Si lo cuida correctamente, disfrutará durante años de sus características. Lea atentamente este manual
de funcionamiento antes de utilizar el VCR
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alguna sin la previa autorización de SHARP ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) GmbH.
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es una marca registrada de Gemstar Development Corporation.
El sistema está fabricado bajo licencia de Gemstar Development Corporation.
ESTE MANUAL CUBRE VARIOS MODELOS.
TODAS LAS CARACTERÍSTICAS MENCIONADAS PUEDEN NO NECESARIAMENTE APLICARSE A SU
VCR.
Caro Cliente da SHARP
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Obrigado por der adquirido este VÍDEOGRAVADOR SHARP.
Se o utilizar correctamente, proporcionará vários anos de diversão a toda a família. Leia
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é uma marca registrada da Gemstar Development Corporation.
O Sistema é produzido sob licenciamento da Gemstar Development Corporation.
ESTE MANUAL ABRANGE UMA GAMA DE MODELOS.
TODAS AS FUNÇÕES MENCIONADAS PODEM NÃO NECESSARIAMENTE APLICAR-SE AO SEU.
Bästa SHARP-kund Vi tackar dig för ditt köpav en Videobandspelare från SHARP.
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Om du sköter videobandspelaren på rätt sätt kommer den att att skänka dig och hela din familj mycket
nöje under lång tid framöver. Studera denna bruksanvisning noggrant innan du använder
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är ett registrerat varumärke tillhörande Gemstar Development.
Systemet tillverkas på licens från Gemstar Development Corporation.
DENNA BRUKSANVISNING GÄLLER FÖR FLERA OLIKA MODELLER.
OBSERVERA ATT ALLA FUNKTIONER OCH EGENSKAPER SOM BEHANDLAS
I TEXTEN KANSKE INTE AVSER JUST DIN MODELL.
(i)
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
SV/V+
/TIMER
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
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0
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9
AM/PM
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+
+
VCR REMOTE CONTROL
/
/
/
14. BASIC SHARP TV
2. INPUT SELECT
3. CHILD LOCK
4. TIMER ON/OFF
5.AUDIO OUT
7. SV/V+/TIMER
1. STANDBY
6. MENU
CONTROLS
15. VOLUME
16. ZERO BACK
17. SKIP SEARCH
18. SET
19. MENU SELECT
20. CLEAR
21. MODE ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
22. DISPLAY
23. CHANNEL
8. AM/PM or
24. INPUT SELECT
9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD
10. RECORD
11.STOP
26. PLAY/X2
27 PAUSE/STILL
12. TAPE SPEED
13. SLOW
28. DPSS
29. TV/VCR
/Slow speed
/
/
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
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
OSD
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
[]buttons
[ ] buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
Turn shuttle ring RIGHT/LEFT
(ii)
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC
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and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG
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und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.
Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives
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89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en
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73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med
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tillæg nr.93/68/EEC.
Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e
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73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.
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Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e
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73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.
Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y
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73/23/CEE modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och
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73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.
Detta produ ktet oppfyller betin gelsen e i direktiven e 89/336/EEC og
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73/23/EEC i en drin gen 93/68/EEC.
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Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on
muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR.......................................................................................................2
Unpacking the accessories........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation..............................................................................................................................6
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes.........................................................................7
How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................7
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 10
How to use to make a recording.............................................................................11
How to set a delayed recording................................................................................................ 13
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY)....................................................................................16
Connecting to audio equipment............................................................................................... 17
Playback of a video tape........................................................................................................... 18
Digital Display ............................................................................................................................... 20
Blue mute......................................................................................................................................21
Colour............................................................................................................................................ 21
Searching the video tape........................................................................................................... 22
Digital programme search system (DPSS).................................................................................22
Recording from other equipment.............................................................................................. 23
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................24
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Low power feature....................................................................................................................... 25
Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 25
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel.........................................................................................................26
Broadcast and CATV channels..................................................................................................27
Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 28
Changing the on-screen display language ............................................................................. 31
Manually setting the clock..........................................................................................................31
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display.......................................................................................................................32
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 32
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications................................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................35
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 8
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape.............................................................. 9
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording............................................15
Checking the amount of tape remaining..........................................................18
Playing back a video tape repeatedly.............................................................. 18
Playing back an NTSC tape.................................................................................19
Skip searching the video tape.............................................................................22
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 28
Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 29
Re-naming channels............................................................................................. 30
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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
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.
REMOTE
CONTROL
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii)..
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Battery cover
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
• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use
• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.
• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.
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.
fails.
the VCR for several months.
RF CONNECTION
CABLE
the TV.
connects the VCR to
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
Connect the VCR to the
mains
Optional:
Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
DECODER UNIT
Connect your
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
socket on your VCR.
Connect your TV
to the VCR using
the supplied rf
connection cable,
i.e. connect the
RF OUT
VCR
socket to the TV
AERIAL IN
socket.
ANTENNA IN
BACK OF
TELEVISION
Optional
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT
SCART (not supplied). If you
socket on the VCR.
✔
The VCR is correctly connected.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
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.
Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY
1.
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).
Press and hold the
3.
seconds. The VCR will search and display
the ideal RF channel.
MENU
button for 3
Example:
4.
Tune the selected channel on your TV
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press
SET
to store the RF channel and to
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
GRUNDE INSTELLUNG
MN :WÄHLEN
SET :E INGABE MENU :ENDE
NOTE:
• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 3 using [ / ] keys.
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
✔
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Press
STOP
to switch on your VCR.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area, sort them into a standard
order and set the clock.
The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.
AUTO I NSTAL LAT I ON
Follow the instructions from the screens.
(Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present channel order. Press
exit.
MENU
to
PRESS SET KEY TO START
AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTEL LUNG
ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN .
SE T : E I NGABE ME NU :ENDE
If the clock is NOT automatically set, the clock
screen will appear., refer to
SETTING THE CLOCK
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
MANUALLY
. To check the clock has
.
If the screen above does not
appear, follow the procedure
VCR RESET below.
VCR RESET
Press
STOP
1.
2.
Press and hold
for 10 seconds.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
3.
4.
Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
Refer to the
• 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.
to switch on the VCR.
MENU
and
CHANNEL
buttons together on the front of the VCR
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
chapter if
✔
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
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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
Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
1.
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
X2
().
PLAY/
Record protection tab
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
normally set to ON. To turn
VCR front panel.
• For double speed playback (without sound), press
• To revert to normal playback, press
• To stop the video tape, press
• To eject the tape press
should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
PLAY/X2
STOP
().
EJECT
on the VCR.
on or off press
PLAY/X2
( ) again.
SUPER P.
( ) again.
on the
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
Tracking)
CHANNEL
or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
Press
1.
2.
• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press
• Press
3.
• Press
PLAY/X2
To pause the video tape, press
PLAY/X2
To playback in slow motion (without sound) press
motion speed can be adjusted using the or buttons next to the slow button.
Picture disturbance can be improved by using the
motion playback.
PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.
( ) to start the video tape playing.
PAUSE/STILL ()
CHANNEL
( ) to resume playback.
.
or .
SLOW
on the remote control. Slow
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.
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