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
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................8
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape..............................................................9
Immediate recording...................................................................................................................10
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................11
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 13
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 14
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 16
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 16
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 16
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 17
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Colour ............................................................................................................................................18
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 19
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 19
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 19
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 20
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 21
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 22
Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................23
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................23
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 24
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 24
Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 25
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 25
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR VCR
VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................26
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 26
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 27
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................29
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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.
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
REMOTE
CONTROL
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
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.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
Connect the VCR to the
mains
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
socket on your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
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
The VCR is correctly connected.
✔
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.
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.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
1.
Press
STANDBY
VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.
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.
( ) to ensure your
MENU
button for 3
Example:
VCR
CAUTION:
If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer
to RF through ON/OFF.
Tune the selected channel on your TV
4.
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
to store the RF channel and to
SET
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
: SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
MENU SCREEN
NOTE:
• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 3 using [ / ] keys.
RF THROUGH ON/OFF:
• If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your
VCR can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the
STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference.
✔
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
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CLEAR
button then
SET
to return to
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Press
STOP
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.
The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.
Follow the instructions from the screens.
(Auto sort will take a few minutes to complete)
to switch on your VCR.
AUTO INSTALLAT ION
PRESS SET KEY TO START
AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTELLUNG
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present channel order. Press
exit.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer to
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
MENU
.
to
VCR RESET
Press
1.
2.
Press and hold
for 10 seconds.
STOP
to switch on the VCR.
MENU
and
CHANNEL
buttons together on the front of the VCR
ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN .
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
• If the screen above does not
appear, follow the procedure
VCR RESET below.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
4.
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.
✔
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
chapter if
✔
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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.
Carefully push a pre-recorded video
2.
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.
To start playback, press
3.
PLAY/X2
().
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
Tracking)
• Press
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1.
Press
PLAY/X2
2.
To pause the video tape, press
• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press
• Press
3.
• 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 start the video tape playing.
PAUSE/STILL
()
CHANNEL
( ) to resume playback.
( )to resume playback.
.
or .
SLOW
on the remote control. Slow
CHANNEL
or during slow
NOTES:
• When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard.
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Pause and Slow functions.
• PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1.
Press
STOP
Press
2.
FAST FORWARD
shuttle ring on the VCR to the Right/Left and release.
( ) to stop the video tape.
()/
REWIND ( ) on the remote control or turn the
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
During playback, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote
1.
control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the Right/Left.
2. To lock search mode turn the shuttle far Right/Left and release.
3. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) again, or
turn the shuttle to the halfway position.
4. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
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