Sharp VC-MH770SM Operating Manual

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VC-MH770SM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL

● IGR Hi-Fi

● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● AUTO TUNING

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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) Limited.

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

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MENU SET

CLEAR

SV/V+

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

ZERO BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

AM/PM

/TIMER

(ii)

REMOTE CONTROL

3. CHILD LOCK

15. VOLUME

21. MODE OSD

23. CHANNEL

19. MENU SELECT

///

27. PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

26. PLAY/X2

22. DISPLAY

16. ZERO BACK

5. AUDIO OUT

9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD

11. STOP

12. TAPE SPEED

13. SLOW

28. DPSS

[ ]

SLOW SPEED

2. TV INPUT SELECT

6. MENU

18. SET

20. CLEAR

10. RECORD

17. SKIP SEARCH

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

1. STANDBY

4. TIMER ON/OFF

7. SV/V+/TIMER

24. INPUT SELECT

29. TV/VCR

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 UP/DOWN menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH

REMOTE CONTROL

[]-buttons [ ] -buttons

OPERATION WITH

VCR FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL buttons.

Press

FAST FORWARD/REWIND

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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

Scart lead connection (not supplied) ......................................................................................... 7

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .........................................................................7

How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................7

How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................8

Sharp Super Picture .................................................................................................8

Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 8

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 10

How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................11

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 14

Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................16

LCD Display ...................................................................................................................................17

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 18

Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................19

Colour ............................................................................................................................................20

Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 20

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 21

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................21

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 22

Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................23

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 24

Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 26

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 26

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display ......................................................................................................................27

Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 27

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 28

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 29

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................30

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 32

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape.............................................................. 9

Tape speed selection............................................................................................ 10

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 13

Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 16

Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 16

Tape counter and zero back ............................................................................... 17

Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 18

Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 18

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 24

Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 25

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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

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.

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.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect the VCR to the mains

Optional:

receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to socket on the VCR.

Connect your Satellite

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

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 VCR

RF-OUT

socket to the

AERIAL IN

socket.

AERIAL IN

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

✔

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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BACK OF TELEVISION

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext information

sorts the TV channels into a standard order and sets the clock. If the VCR has not previously

been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

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

display the ideal RF channel.

•

If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 5.

. The VCR will search and

STOP

Example:

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 below.

Tune the selected channel on your TV

(refer to your TV manual) until the

menu screen appears.

Press

SET

to store the RF channel

setting and continue with the

installation.

If the above screen does not appear, follow the procedure

AUTO I NSTALLATI ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTELLUNG

ZUM BEGINN.DIE SET-TASTE

DRÜCKEN

SET : E I NGABE MENU: ENDE

RESET THE VCR

Blue

Background

with White

Text

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 at Point 3 by pressing the

continuing with the installation. This will help minimise interference.

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

✔

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CLEAR

button then

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

Press [

and press

Press [

press

Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is

connected to your VCR and then press

SET

] to select your language

SET

to confirm.

] to select your country and

to confirm.

LANGUAGE

ENGL I SH SVENSKA DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS FRANÇA I S DANSK

I TAL I ANO NORSK

ESPAÑOL SUOM I

KKKKLLLLHHHHJJ

: CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU : EX I T

Auto installation may take a few minutes

On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. By pressing the

MODE OSD

channels your VCR has tuned in. Press

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

SETTING THE CLOCK

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

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.

button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which

to exit.

MANUALLY

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

chapter if

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

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BASIC OPERATION

SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)

A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection diagram on page 4.

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.

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.

To start playback, press

PLAY/X2

(

) once.

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

• 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.

STOP

PLAY/X2

r).

(

PLAY/X2

) again.

(

) again.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

normally set to ON. To turn front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on the VCR

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

Tracking)

CHANNEL K and L buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press PLAY/X2 (w) to start the video tape playing.

2. To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL (II) .

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL K or L.

• Press PLAY/X2 (w) to resume playback.

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press Iw SLOW on the remote control. Slow

motion speed can be adjusted using the Picture disturbance can be improved by using the playback.

• Press

PLAY/X2 (w) to resume playback.

— or ± buttons next to the Iw SLOW button.

CHANNEL K or L during slow motion

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

Press STOP (r) to stop the video tape.

2. Press FAST FORWARD (q) / REWIND (e) on the remote control or on the VCR

front panel.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

During playback for continuous search mode, press FAST FORWARD (q) /

REWIND (e) on the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.

2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD (q) / REWIND (e) on the

remote control or VCR front panel again.

3. Press PLAY/X2 (w) 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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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

TAPE SPEED SELECTION

Your VCR has three tape speeds: SP (Standard Play), LP (Long Play) and EP (Extended Play). Press

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control

the to select the desired setting.

It is recommended that EP recordings are only played back on the VCR on which they were originally recorded.

You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.

CHANNEL [KorL].

AM/PM then press 2 4.

Cassette Length

E-240 In Minutes

SP 240 LP 480 EP 720

AM/PM .

Recording Time

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 (II).

5. To continue recording, press REC ().

6. To stop recording, press STOP (r) 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 (r)

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 Standby mode, or just eject the tape and place the VCR in Standby/timer mode if the VCR is in timer record mode.

• If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

REC () the tape is record protected.

STOP 15:30

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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 TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• 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.

AM/PM button on the remote control.

1. Press STOP (r) to switch on the VCR.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press [K/L] 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[

NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two digits

or the for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press (July).

SET to confirm this.

0 9 (9th), then 0 7

SET to

K/L]

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 to confirm.

K/L]

SET

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : 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

7. Enter the channel using the [K/L] or the

NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press

SET to confirm.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

8. Enter the start time using the [K/L] 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,

2 1 0 5. Then press SET to confirm.

press

9. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,

2 2 3 0.

press

10. If you wish to change the RECORDING

SPEED, use the [H/J] to highlight SP. Press

K/L] to select standard play (SP), long play

[ (LP) or extended play (EP), as required.

11. 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.

12. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

13. 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

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --

1/2

NOTES:

• 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.

STOP (r) to cancel the recording. If there are further

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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.

TIMER

MOD E SET UP

3. Press MENU.

4. Press [K/L] to select TIMER. Press SET to

confirm

• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s 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,

K/L] to highlight the recording, then

press [

SET.

press

 : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --

3. Press [H/J] to highlight the setting to be

changed and correct it by using the[ the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

K/L] or

MENU SCREEN

1/2

4. When all corrections are complete press SET, then press MENU.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. If you wish to cancel a delayed recording, press

K/L] 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.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

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 AUDIO OUT twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. R will

• Press AUDIO OUT three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and R

• Pressing AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R will

AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. L will

appear on the VCR display.

will disappear from the VCR display.

appear on the VCR display.

IGR Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record IGR sound. The VCR is normally set so that IGR sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to receive the mono signal.

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.

• Not all TV transmitters provide IGR sound. In this case the VCR automatically switches to receive the mono signal.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

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

CABLE

BACK OF TELEVISION

RF CONNECTION CABLE

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AMPLIFIER

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RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

AERIAL IN

RF-OUT

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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.

For example: In Standard Play, 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

In Long Play, 2 hours 46 minutes is left on the tape:

In Extended Play, 4 hours 9 minutes is left on the tape:

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 [K/L] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [K/L] to select REPEAT.

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUTOOFF

➝REPEAT ON OFF

5. Press [H/J] to select ON.

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

6. Press SET.

S E T : E N T E R MENU : E X I T

7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

LCD DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press the appears. For example, 21:20 appears:

CHANNEL STATUS

Shows the current VCR channel preset. Press the

DISPLAY button until the channel number 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.

DISPLAY button until the time of day

1. Press the DISPLAY button until tape counter

appears, for example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press the will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press rewind/advance to this point.

CLEAR button and the tape counter

ZERO BACK. The tape will

NOTE:

• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

The LCD display brightness can be changed to suit the ambient lighting in the room. Switch on the VCR (ensure the menu screen is not on) then press and hold the approximately 2 seconds. This will reduce the brightness of the VCR display. Repeat the process to change the display back to the previous setting.

DISPLAY button for

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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 (w) 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.

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.

Press

DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

For example,

1. Load the video tape into the VCR.

2. Press DPSS three times. DPSS 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. DPSS -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 1

DPSS Number

RECORDING 2

-1

Current tape position

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

RECORDING 5

4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP (r) or PLAY/X2 (w).

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.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

INPUT SELECT CHANNPM

REW FF

SORTI

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

Load tape into the VCR.

Input Select

NOTES:

• There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please

INPUT SELECT

Press remote control 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 and S-VIDEO connection lead, select

Press

refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

REC

to start the recording.

on the

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ADVANCED OPERATION

COLOUR

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

MODE MENU SCREEN

Press screen.

Press [

SET

Press

to display the main menu on the

] to select MODE.

COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF REPEAT ON OFF

Press [

Press normal screen.

] to select COLOUR.

] to select AUTO/PAL or MESECAM.

SET

and then

to return to the

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.

Follow steps 1 to 3 from COLOUR.

SET

and then

] to select BLUE MUTE.

] to select OFF.

Press [

Press

to return to the normal screen.

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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR 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 1 minute (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.

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 ON in order to record the descrambled 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:

• Press STANDBY to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR

• Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will appear on the display.

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.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

Normally it will not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal.

Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [K/L] to select SET UP. Press SET to

confirm.

3. CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted.

SET.

Press

INSTALLAT I ON

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT CLOCK LANGUAGE

4. Press [K/L] to select CHANNEL.

➔

PRESET 1 ARD1

5. Press [ ] to select CH or CC. This will

determine whether off air (CH) or cable (CC)

is tuned first. Note that both off air and cable

will be tuned regardless of setting.

CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF

▲

6. Press [H/J] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received.

If it is not the desired channel, press [

H/J] to continue tuning.

7. Press [K/L] to select FINE TUNING. Press and hold [H/J] until the sharpest colour

picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

8. If you connect an independent decoder, you must press [K/L] to select DECODER,

then select [

H/J] to turn the decoder function ON.

9. Press [K/L] to select SKIP. The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be

selected when using the

H/J] to select ON or OFF for this option.

Press [

CHANNEL [K/L] instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

10. Press SET to confirm.

11. Press MENU to leave this function.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS

Station Real Station Real

Signals Channel Signals Channel

Numbers Numbers

2/A

• CH:02 S01/S21 ' CH:75

3/B

• CH:03 S02/S22 ' CH:76

4 CH:04 C V 5/D H 6/3 F 7/F

U : : S21 CC:21 H: : : : F 68 CH:68 S40 CC:40

• CH:05 S24 ' CH:78

• CH:06 S25 ' CH:79

• CH:07 C S1 CH:80

8 CH:08 A 55 CH:65

9/G

• CH:09 T M1/S1 CC:01

10/H

• CH:10 V MS/S2 CC:02

11/H1

• CH:11 : :

12/H2

• CH:12 M10/S10 CC:10

S11 CH:13 U1/S11 CC:11

21 CH:21 : : 22 CH:22 U10/S20 CC:20

69 CH:69 S41 CC:41

•/S03/S23 ' CH:77

Available in Italy ▲ Available in Switzerland

•

NOTES:

• The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV channels shown in the table. If you select CC on the menu, cable will be tuned first. Note that both cable and non-cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [K/L] to select SET UP. Press SET to

confirm.

3. Press [K/L] to select CHANNEL SORT.

SET to confirm.

Press

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press

SET to confirm.

5. Press [K/L/H/J] to highlight the channel to

be moved. Press

SET to confirm.

6. Press [K/L/H/J] 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

CHANNEL SORT menu or press MENU to

return to a normal screen.

CLEAR to return to the

MENU SCREEN2.

TIMER MOD E

SET UP

MOVE 1/5 1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5 CH6 5 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/5 1 CH6 5 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH43 10 16 5CH54 11 17 61218

NOTE:

If, when moving channels the picture becomes unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable, the and the normal picture. The blue background will be shown until either another channel is selected or the

OSD button is pressed again.

MODE OSD button can be used to toggle between a blue background

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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 [K/L] to select SET UP. Press SET to

confirm.

3. Press [K/L] to select CHANNEL SORT.

SET to confirm.

Press

4. Press [K/L] to select CANCEL. Press SET to

confirm.

5. Press [K/L/H/J] 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

CHANNEL SORT menu or press MENU to

return to a normal screen.

CLEAR to return to the

MENU SCREEN2.

MENU TIMER MOD E

SET UP

CANCEL 1 / 5 1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3 CH4 3 9 15 4CH54 1 0 16 5CH65 11 17 6CH5 12 18

CANCEL 1 / 5 1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH54 9 15 4CH65 10 16 5CH5 11 17 6 12 18

NOTE:

If, when deleting channels the picture becomes unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable, the and the normal picture. The blue background will be shown until either another channel is selected or the

OSD button is pressed again.

MODE OSD button can be used to toggle between a blue background

MODE

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

Changing the language used by the on-screen display will not change the operation of the VCR or make it suitable for any other broadcast standard.

1. Press MENU.

LANGUAGE

2. Press [K/L] to select SET UP. If the display is

not in a language you can understand, this is the fourth option from the top. Press confirm.

SET to

ENGL I SH SVENSKA

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS FRANÇ A I S DANSK

I TAL I ANO NORSK

ESPAÑOL SUOMI

3. Press [K/L] to select LANGUAGE (the last

option).

4. Then press SET to confirm.

5. Press [K/L / H/J] to select your language. Then press SET to confirm. Press MENU to

return to a normal screen.

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Press MENU. Press [K/L] to select SET UP.

SET to confirm.

Press

2. Press [K/L] to select CLOCK. Press SET to

confirm.

3. Press [K/L] to select either 12 or 24 hour

clock.

MODE T I ME DATE YEAR

24H 0:00 1/01 02

MODE : 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

CLOCK

4. Press [H/J] to select TIME. Enter the time using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [K/L].

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.

5. Press [H/J] to select DATE. Enter the date using the NUMBER BUTTONS or

K/L]. For example, for 1st April enter 01 04.

[

6. Press [H/J] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the NUMBER

BUTTONS or [K/L]. For example, for 2002 enter 02. For the year 2003 enter 03.

NOTE:

• You will need to update the clock for daylight saving.

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VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

1. TIMER indicator.

2. VCR MODE indicators.

3. VIDEO TAPE indicator.

4. RECORD indicator.

5. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

6. CHILD LOCK indicator.

7. TAPE SPEED indicators.

8. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL

indicator.

9. DECODER indicator.

10. CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER, TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL INPUT

STATUS indicator.

NOTE:

• Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that the playback picture is shown on the TV. In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.

You can manually override this by pressing broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

• Pressing

[TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

[TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV

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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 Tape Status

Audio output mode Tape speed

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

■ 1CH59

STEREO

SP L R

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON

STEREO

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 02 0:00.00

3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape

counter and amount of tape remaining.

4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display

from the screen.

REM 1:05

0:00.00

NOTES:

• The default time and date will not 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.

1. each time it is switched on.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: 6 Video signal system: PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal:

625 lines

Hi-Fi audio recording system:

Maximum playing time: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette in Standard

Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP)

Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: VHF channel 2-12 + S1-S41, UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 17 W approx. (Standby 2.5 W) Operating temperature: 5 ˚C to 40 ˚C Storage temperature: -20 ˚C to 55 ˚C Video input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Video output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ; Line 3: -3.8 dBs, 47kΩ Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1kΩ; Audio Out: -3.8 dBs, 1kΩ Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range:~ 90 dBs typ. (SP);

Dimensions: 360(W) x 289(D) x 93(H) mm Weight: 3.2 kg (approx.) Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,

Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard.

Play (SP) mode. 480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play (LP) mode.

720 min. with E-240 video cassette in Extended Play (EP) mode.

11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)

7.8 mm/s Extended Play (EP)

Frequency 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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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to

the VCR.

Auto Installation screen does not appear when the VCR is switched on OR Auto Installation is not complete.

POWER

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

Display is not working. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

VCR will not operate -

appears in VCR

display. VCR will not respond

to any commands.

No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.

Playback picture is snowy.

Playback recording does not playback in stereo.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing

REC () or

TIMER ON/OFF

buttons.

• Check all the cables are correctly connected.

• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of your TV.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at the back of the book.)

• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another appliance in).

• Press the disengage timer.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL

TIMER ON/OFF button to

K/L buttons.

• Try another tape.

• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.

• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

• The record-protection tab has been removed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

REMOTE

CONTROL

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

MECHANISM

OTHER

PROBLEMS

The VCR can not be operated by remote control

Tape can not be loaded.

Rewind is not possible. Picture does not change even though

• 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.

• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.

• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

• Make sure the taoe is not at the start.

• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.

CHANNEL

K/L buttons are

pressed. Desired channel position can not be selected. No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

Not possible to view picture or playback through RF-OUT.

Desired channel has interference.

No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is on the video channel.

• 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 the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been switched off. (Refer to note on “RF THROUGH ON/OFF” in the “TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR” section of the manual.)

• Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = ZDF and VCR preset 14 = ZDF (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

• Check all connecting cables.

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VCR RESET

1. Press the STOP button on the front of the VCR.

2. Press and hold MENU and the CHANNEL DOWN L button together for 10 seconds.

✔ VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

Please continue with your previous procedure.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

If you have a preferred RF output channel, this can be set manually (21-69) by following the

procedure below:

1. Press the STANDBY button.

2. Press and hold the MENU button on the VCR front panel for 3 seconds.

3. Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.

4. The channel number can now be changed by using the

CHANNEL

[K/L] buttons.

5. Press the SET button to store.

6. Your TV will now require tuning to the new

channel.

(White text with

blue background)

SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

VCR RF

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

remote control at point 3 of the “

interference.

RF CHANNEL TUNING“ above. This will help minimise

CLEAR button then the SET button on the

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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 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 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr.93/68/EEC.

Quest’ apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC, come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC med ändringar i 93/68/EEC.

Detta produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

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