Sharp VCMH742HM User Manual

●SATELLITE/CABLE BOX

CONTROL

●NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

●LOW POWER FEATURE

● CHILD LOCK

●SHARP SUPER PICTURE

●POST CODE SECURITY

●AUTO SORTING & CLOCK SET

●VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND

SOUND

●NEXT VIEW LINK

●PDC

●16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING

●GAMMA CORRECTION

●AUDIO DUB

●AUTO HEAD CLEANER

VC-MH742HM

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 registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

● NEXTVIEW

●

● QSOUND and the QLogo are registered trademarks of QSound Labs, Inc.

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

(i)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

QSOUND

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19. RECORD

20. A.DUB

21. TIMER ON/OFF

22. MODE ON SCREEN DISPLAY

23. DISPLAY

24. INPUT SELECT

25. AUDIO OUT

26. ZERO BACK

27. DPSS //SLOW SPEED /

28. SHARP SUPER PICTURE

29. GAMMA

30. SET

31. MENU SELECT / / /

32. CLEAR

33. TAPE SPEED

34. SURROUND

35. DIRECT TV RECORD

36. TV BRAND SET

37. CHILD LOCK

VCR REMOTE CONTROL

(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. SKIP SEARCH

17. MENU

18. SV/V+

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.

Rotate the shuttle dial counter clockwise / clockwise

13.

21.

31.

33.

32.

35.

34.

30.

29.

28.

27.

26.

25.

23.

24.

22.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

14.

10.

11.

12.

20.

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36.

TV Operation buttons

37.

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-3561UMZZ

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 Helpline: Tel: 0990 274277

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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 .............................................................................. 11

How to playback a video tape ......................................................................................................... 11

Gamma selection ............................................................................................................................... 14

Immediate recording.......................................................................................................................... 15

Direct TV recording ............................................................................................................................. 16

How to use to make a recording ................................................................................... 17

How to set a delayed recording .......................................................................................................19

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR (HiFi VCR’S ONLY) ........................................................................................... 22

Audio dubbing (Hi-Fi VCR’s only) ...................................................................................................... 24

Virtual Dolby surround sound .............................................................................................................26

Installation of a sky digibox receiver .................................................................................................27

Playback of a video tape ..................................................................................................................32

Digital display....................................................................................................................................... 34

Blue mute ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Colour ...................................................................................................................................................35

16:9 playback and recording ............................................................................................................35

Searching the video tape ..................................................................................................................36

Digital programme search system (DPSS) ........................................................................................37

Remote control operation of TV ........................................................................................................ 38

Recording from other equipment .....................................................................................................39

Decoder switching operation............................................................................................................ 40

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Post code security ............................................................................................................................... 41

Low power feature.............................................................................................................................. 42

Child lock.............................................................................................................................................. 42

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ................................................................................................................ 43

Connecting a Satellite receiver/cable box to your VCR ............................................................... 44

Satellite receiver/cable box installation ...........................................................................................45

Manually sorting channels ................................................................................................................. 46

Manually setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 49

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display ..............................................................................................................................50

Selecting the output from the VCR ................................................................................................... 50

On-screen display ............................................................................................................................... 51

Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .....................................................................................52

Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 53

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................54

VCR reset.............................................................................................................................................. 55

Guarantee ........................................................................................................................................... 56

Connecting to the mains ................................................................................................................... 57

Pausing and slow motion............................................................................................12

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape..................................................................13

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ..................................................21

Sky digibox installation ................................................................................................29

BskyB digital channel mapping ................................................................................. 31

Checking the amount of tape remaining ................................................................32

Playing back a video tape repeatedly ....................................................................32

Playing back an NTSC tape .......................................................................................33

Skip searching the video tape ...................................................................................36

Sorting the channels into your preferred order ........................................................46

Deleting channels........................................................................................................ 47

Re-naming channels ...................................................................................................48

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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 frommagnetic 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.

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 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

your remote control refer

TV/ VCR

CHANNEL

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

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.

(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.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the

ANTENNA IN

socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

LINE2(II) IN

/DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

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.

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

- The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback.

Connect the VCR

to the mains.

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

LINE2(II) IN

/DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

LINE2(II) IN /DECODER

CANAL PLUS

/L2(II)

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

Optional:

Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

BACK OF TELEVISION

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

Connect your

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode

(not low power).

Switch on the TV.

Press and hold the

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 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

(refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears. Store this as your VCR preset channel.

Press

place the VCR back into STANDBY.

to store the RF channel and to

SET

button on the VCR

Example:

preset 1 = BBC1 preset 2 = BBC2 preset 3 = ITV preset 4 = Channel 4 preset 5 = Channel 5 preset ? = VCR

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MODE SET UP

MN : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXI T

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

DIGITAL SATELLITE

IF YOU WISH TO CONNECT YOUR VCR TO A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER GO TO “

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

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. 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.

Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-999 on your satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 999 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.

• 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.

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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)

Press

Step through the on screen instructions by

pressing the

See next page to continue

to switch on the VCR.

STOP

SET

button.

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

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REW

MENU SET

SV/V+

PLAY / X 2

STOP

PAUSE /STILL

CLEAR

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

MENU SET

SV/V+

CLEAR

AUTO INSTALLAT ION

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press the

SET

button.

SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.

If you to the VCR continue from point

If you connected to the VCR leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press

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.)

have a satellite receiver connected

have a satellite receiver

not

SET

NOTES:

• 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.

VCR RESET

PL EASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCART CABLE I S CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press the

SAT CONTROL ON OF F

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

Press the

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

See next page to continue

SET

button.

SAT RECE I VER

SET

button.

:CHANGE

1CH22

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

➔

On completion, the showing the standard channel order.

Press

the channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to

MOVE MENU

to exit if you are happy with

SORTING CHANNELS

If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

for help on setting the time and date.

To check the clock has been set correctly press the appears on the VCR display.

If you are NOT connecting a Satellite/Cable box control your VCR is now correctly tuned in.

DISPLAY

button until the time

Points 5-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

will appear

MANUALLY

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: EXI T

SAT CONTROL ON OF F

INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

MN : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU: EXI T

MOVE 1/5

MENU SET

SV/V+

SAT RECE I VER

----------- R

CLEAR

:CHANGE

Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

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

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MENU SET

CLEAR

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

7. Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be

highlighted.

the VCR is not connected to the satellite

receiver as shown in

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 Digibox.

Refer to

RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR for

connection diagram.

ii. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

CONNECTING A SATELLITE

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 THE

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.

MENU SET

SV/V+

9. If your satellite receiver has changed to preset

channel 12, press VCR will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few minutes).

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.)

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

SET to confirm and the

CLEAR

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

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

MANUALLY SORTING

CHANNELS.

If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY

SETTING THE CLOCK for help on setting

the time and date.

To check the clock has been set correctly press the appears on the VCR display.

DISPLAY button until the time

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 Infra Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.

• Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 999, 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.

0 0 1, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel

MENU SET

SV/V+

0 0 2 and re-check. Continue

CLEAR

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.

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

PLAYBACK

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

CHANNEL or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual

Tracking)

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

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

Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.

2. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or rotate the

shuttle dial clockwise for Fast Forward and counter clockwise for Rewind then release.

3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 3

REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 7

Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons on the remote control or by using the shuttle dial on the VCR front panel.

Remote Control Operation

(ANTI)

PLAYBACK

PLAY/X2

VISUAL SEARCH x 3

VISUAL SEARCH x 7

1. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) during playback.

2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) again.

3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

OR: Shuttle Dial Operation

As the Shuttle dial is rotated a soft click can be felt. During playback, rotating the dial one click clockwise will make the VCR enter Visual search x 3 mode. An additional click clockwise or counter clockwise will change the operation as illustrated above.

The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can be operated from any position.

Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback at any time, or rotate the shuttle dial clockwise/

counter clockwise until the playback function is selected.

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

GAMMA SELECTION

Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

• When you are watching a recording with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are watching a recording in a bright room, this feature makes the darker scenes easier to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.

VC-MH742

GAMMA SUPER P.

LINE IN 3

VIDEO L - AUDIO - R

To switch

DELUXE

POST CODE SECURITY

GAMMA correction on and off press GAMMA button on the VCR front panel or

the remote control.

NOTE:

• GAMMA correction is a playback function only.

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.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP ( ) once.

CHANNEL [or].

AM/PM .

AM/PM then press 2 4.

STOP 15:30

NOTES:

• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording, rewind, eject the tape, and place the VCR into Standby 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

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REC ( ) the tape is record

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