Sharp VCMH814 User Manual

● S-VHS SIMPLE PLAYBACK

● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

● AUTO INSTALLATION

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO

● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY

● CHILD LOCK

VC-MH814HM

VC-MH814LM

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.

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● Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded

without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.

● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

●

®

and PlusCode®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

This manual covers a range of models, not all of the features
included will be relevant to your VCR.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp
product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or [phone] if
telephoning from Ireland).

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VCR REMOTE CONTROL

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

On-Screen Display
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

[ / ] Menu Select buttons
[ / ] Menu Select buttons

OPERATION WITH VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL / buttons.

Press the FF or REW buttons

on the front of the VCR.

/

(ii)

2. CHILD LOCK

MENU SET

CLEAR

DISPLAY

STANDBY

DPSS

INPUT SELECT

CHANNEL

AM/PM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SLOW

PLUSCODE

MODE OSD

INPUT

SELECT

CH

CH

OPERATE VOL

VOL

TV

TIMER

ON/OFF

AUDIO

OUT

SKIP

SEARCH

ZERO
BACK

TAPE

SPEED

TV/VCR

+

REC

PAUSE/STILL

REW FF

PLAY / X2

STOP

231

4

7

5

8

0

6

9

20. MODE ON SCREEN

DISPLAY

18. MENU SELECT

/ / /

26. PAUSE/STILL

8. AM/PM or

25. PLAY/X2

21. DISPLAY

4. AUDIO OUT

9. REWIND

24. FAST FORWARD

12.SLOW

13. TAPE SPEED

27. DPSS

SLOW SPEED

/

+

7. NUMBER

BUTTONS

17. SET

19. CLEAR

10. STOP

(The STOP button is

also used to switch on the VCR.)

16. SKIP SEARCH

1. STANDBY

3. TIMER ON/OFF

6. PLUSCODE

23. INPUT SELECT

28. TV/VCR

/

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS

11. RECORD

22. CHANNEL UP AND

DOWN

5. MENU

15. ZERO BACK

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

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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

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: [phone] during office hours
(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland)

● 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.

● In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you

will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep
your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.

● Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts

distributor who can be contacted at: Willow Vale Electronics Limited
Tel. [phone]. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

Alternatively, please visit our web-site:
www.sharp.co.uk/support

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in making this paper comes

from sustainable forests

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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

Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 5

BASIC OPERATION

Scart lead connection (Not supplied)......................................................................................... 9

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9

How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................9

Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11

Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 12

How to use to make a recording ............................................................................ 13

How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 15

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR.................................................................................................................... 18

Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 20

Checking the amount of tape remaining.......................................................... 20

Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 20

Playing back an S-VHS tape ................................................................................ 21

Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21

LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 22

Tape counter and zero back......................................................................................................22

Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 24

Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 24

Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 24

Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 25

Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 26

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................27

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 28

Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 29

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 29

Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 30

Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 31

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR display................................................................................................................................... 32

Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 32

On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 33

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 35

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 37

RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 37

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 38

Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 39

Calling for service .........................................................................................................Back cover

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR

IDEAL VCR LOCATION

PLACE THE VCR..

• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators
or other heat sources and out of direct
sunlight.

• ... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave
ovens.

• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.

• ... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.

DO NOT...

• ... block the air-vent openings.

• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.

• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of
the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug
immediately and contact your SHARP
dealer. Do not use the VCR.

• ... insert or drop anything into the tape
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.

POWER SOCKETS

• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.

DO NOT...

• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.

• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.

• ... bind the power cords together.

• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power
switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive
the clock is drawn at all times when the AC
power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If
the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord.

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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

your remote

control refer

to page (ii).

(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

Battery cover

Remote Control

• Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.

• Do not expose to liquid or shock.

• May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

• Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control

• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use

• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

To fit the batteries into the remote control

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
Fit the batteries: to and to terminals. Place the

battery cover back into position.

fails.

the VCR for several months.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE CABLES

Connect your existing aerial

1

cable to the

ANTENNA IN

socket on your VCR.

DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

EXISTING AERIAL
OR CATV CABLE

Connect your TV to the VCR using the

2

supplied RF connection cable, i.e.
connect the VCR
the TV

AERIAL IN

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

3

RF OUT

socket.

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket to

socket on the VCR.

VCR to the
mains.

SCART LEAD

(Not Supplied)

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

BACK OF

TELEVISION

Connect your

AERIAL

RF
CONNECTION
CABLE

SCART LEAD

✔

The VCR is correctly connected.

4

AERIAL

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING

PROCEDURE

This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously
been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

1.

Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

2.

Switch on the

3.

Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.

Example of
TV channels

Press the

4.

search and display an ideal RF channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear
on the VCR display, this number will be between
21 and 69.

•

If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 6.

TV

.

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

button. The VCR will

STOP

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 on page 37.

5.

Tune the selected channel on your TV.
(Refer to your TV manual for
instructions on how to tune in your TV).

Store this as your VCR channel.

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

TV SCREEN

AUT O I NS T AL L AT I ON

Blue
background
with
White Text

SET : EN TER MENU : EX I T

NOTE:

If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish
to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to
book.

VCR RESET

at the back of the

See next page to continue

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING CONTINUED

6.

Press the
installation.

Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are

7.

connected to your VCR and then

press the

Auto install will now search for and tune in
all available channels.

(This may take a few minutes.)

SET

SET

SET

button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the

SET

button to confirm.

7.

PL EASE BE SURE THE
AER I AL / S CART CABL E I S
CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR .

PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1CH22

AUTOMAT I C T UN I NG .

PL EASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Button positions for your reference.

REMOTE CONTROL

See next page to continue

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SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

On completion the
tune in. By pressing
help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [ / /
buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated but with
more interference than others. Search for the best quality picture and using the procedure
below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3,
etc.

MOVE MENU

MODE OSD

will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to

button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may

/

] menu select

1.

Press [ / /

1.

the channel to be moved.

2.

Press the

3.

Press [ / /

the new position for the channel.

4.

Press the

5.

If any more channels are to be

moved,

repeat procedure from step 3.

6.

Press the button to exit if you are

happy with the channel order.

SET

SET

/

] to highlight

SET

button to confirm.

/

] to highlight

SET

button to confirm.

1 CH 2 1 713
2CH32 8 14
3CH43 9 15
4CH54 10 16
5CH65 11 1 7
61218

CL EAR :CHANNEL SORT
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

3.

1CH32 7 13
2CH43 8 14
3CH54 9 15
4CH65 10 1 6
5 CH 2 1 11 17
61218

SELECTED :CH5
  : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/5

MOVE 1/5

All the programmes should now
be correctly tuned!

If you wish to, delete or change the
channel order at a later date please refer
to

MANUALLY SORTING

CHANNELS

book.

towards the back of this

See next page to continue

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MENU

SET

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

The clock setting screen will now appear.
To set the time and date follow the steps
below:

1.

Press the [ / ] menu select

buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour

clock operation.

24 hour example:

Press [

2.

the time using the

BUTTONS

buttons. If the minutes or hours are

less than 10, enter the leading 0. If

using the 12 hour clock enter AM or

PM by pressing the

button on the remote control.

3.

Press [

the date using the

BUTTONS

buttons. For example, for 1st April

01 04

enter

4.

Press [

the last two digits of the year using

NUMBER BUTTONS

the

[ / ] buttons. For example, for

2001 enter

02

enter

] to select TIME. Enter

/

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

AM/PM

/

] to select DATE. Enter

NUMBER

or the [ / ]

.

/

] to select YEAR. Enter

. For the year 2002

01

.

AM/PM

or the

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DATE Y EAR

24H 15:0501/0401

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

12 hour example:

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR

12H 03:05PM 01/04 01

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

5.

Press the

and date.

SET

button to store the time

NOTE:

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

✔

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

1.

Switch on your TV and select the video channel.

2. Carefully push a pre-recorded video

tape into the tape compartment.
This will switch the VCR on.

• If the record-protection tab has
been removed, the VCR will start
playback as soon as the video tape
has been loaded.

3. Press the PLAY/X2 button to

start playback.

PLAY / X2

See next page to continue

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 button again.

• To revert to normal playback, press the

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

STOP .

EJECT on the VCR.

PLAY/X2 button again.

PLAY / X2

PLAY / X2

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

normally set to ON. To turn
on the VCR front panel.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P.

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)

• Press

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press the PLAY/X2 button to start the video tape playing.

1.

PLAY / X2

PAUSE/STILL

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

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

CHANNEL or .

SLOW

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press the SLOW button 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

during slow motion playback.

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

CHANNEL or

7809

INPUT SELECT

CHANNELAM/PM

REW FF

PLAY / X2

REC

TAPE

SPEED

SLOW

STOP

DPSS

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.

10

PAUSE/STILL

TV/VCR

0

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

1.

Press STOP to stop the video tape.

2. Press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote control or on the

VCR front panel.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

During playback to select search mode, press the

1.

FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons on

the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.

2. Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

OR

3. To decrease the speed, during visual search mode

FAST FORWARD or REWIND again.

press

FF REW

PLAY / X2

FF REW

FF REW

REMOTE CONTROL

4. Press the PLAY/X2 button.

PLAY / X2

NOTE:

• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel you wish to record by using the

control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing the

buttons on the remote control or on the VCR front panel.

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press the button.

For example, for channel 24, press the button then press

NUMBER BUTTONS

CHANNEL /

2 4.

on the VCR remote

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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING CONTINUED

TAPE SPEED SELECTION

Your VCR has three tape speeds: SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play) and EP (Extended Play).
Press the
control or on the VCR front panel 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.

TAPE SPEED button on the remote

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

Cassette
Length

Recording
Time

E-240 In Minutes

SP 240
LP 480
EP 720

0

2. Select the channel you wish to record on the VCR as

above.

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:

REMOTE CONTROL

1. Press REC .

2. To specify a stop time, each additional press of

REC will delay the stop time by 10

minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP once.

REMOTE CONTROL

STOP 15:30

0

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.

12

REC the tape is record protected.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display and the red timer standby

indicator is illuminated, press the

• Check that the VCR clock is displaying the correct time.

VIDEOPLUS+ allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the
VIDEOPLUS+ numbers published in TV listings (refer to your daily newspaper or TV magazine).

1. Press the PLUSCODE button on the

remote control.

2. Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

NOTE:

• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current
VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press
required and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ number.

TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

P L US CODE NO . -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

CLEAR to delete the numbers as

3.

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select
ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.

• If you want to make additional recordings at the same
time each day or week, then use

[/]to select the

WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate.

4. Press the SET button to confirm.

SET

NOTE:

ON/OFF OUT

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

456

REMOTE CONTROL

SEARCH BACK

231

CLEAR

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

• Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press

CLEAR to return to the VIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+

number.

The first time that you use VIDEOPLUS+ to make a
recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be
highlighted on the On-Screen Display.

5. Enter the channel number you wish to record

using the
example if you wish to record channel 2 press

0 2. The VCR will remember this for the future.

NUMBER BUTTONS, for

DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP

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

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

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

PR : BBC 2
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1/2

See next page to continue

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

6. If you wish to change the RECORDING

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

[ / ] to select standard play (SP), long

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

SET

7. Press the SET button to confirm the

programme. The VIDEOPLUS+ menu will

reappear. If you wish to enter further

VIDEOPLUS+ recordings repeat this procedure.

8. When you have completed entering the timer

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

MENU button to

9. Ensure that the tape on which you
wish to record is inserted into the VCR,
then press the TIMER ON/OFF
button once to place the VCR in TIMER

6.

DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

SP / LP :

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

TAPE

SPEED

7.

P L US CODE NO . -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

1/2

STANDBY mode. will be shown on
the display and the red timer standby
indicator will be illuminated.

NOTES:

• You may also access the VIDEOPLUS+ menu by the following procedure:

i. Press the MENU button.
ii. The VIDEOPLUS+ option will be highlighted. Press the SET button to confirm.

Continue from step 2 of this procedure.

• If the symbol and the red indicator light 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 to cancel the recording. If there are further

SET

14

15

TIMER

AUDIO

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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. To change to12-hour clock operation refer

to the

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the
control.

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display and the red timer standby

indicator is illuminated, press the

symbol.

• Check that the VCR clock is displaying the correct time.

TIMER ON/OFF

SETTING A RECORDING

For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21:05 to 22:30 on July 9th.

section of this manual.

AM/PM

button on the remote

button to remove the

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

STOP

Press
is switched on.

Press the

Press the[ / ] menu select buttons to

select

confirm.

Press the
display will now show today’s date.
If you wish to change the date use the
[ / ]or
use the number buttons, enter two digits for
the day, then two for the month. For example
for July 9th, press
When the correct date for your recording is
shown, press the
move to the next setting.

If you want to make additional recordings at
the same time each day or week, use the
[ / ] buttons to select D (daily) or W
(weekly). Then press to move to the next
setting.

Enter the channel number using the
[ / ]or the
example to record a programme on channel
3, press 0 3. Then press to move to the next
setting.

MENU

TIMER

SET

. Press the

SET

NUMBER BUTTONS

to ensure that the VCR

button

button

0 9

(9th), then

menu select button to

.

SET

SET

again, the on-screen

button to

0 7

NUMBER BUTTONS

. If you

(July).

. For

ON/OFF

OUT

SEARCH BACK

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

231

REMOTE CONTROL

3.

V I D EOPLUS +

TIMER

MOD E
SET UP

MENU SCREEN

CLEAR

MODE OSD

MEN U

MENU

SELECT

BUTTONS

4.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

9/07 -- -:-- -:-- --

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

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

1/2

5.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

9/07D -- -:-- -:-- --

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

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

1/2

See next page to continue

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

7.

Enter the start time using the[ / ] or

NUMBER BUTTONS

minutes (when entering less than 10 hours or

minutes add a '0' before the number), for

example for 21:05 start, press

Then press to move to the next setting.

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

8.

press 2 2 3 0 .

9.

If you wish to change the

SPEED

Press[ / ]to select standard play (SP),

long play (LP) or extended play (EP) as

required.

Press the

10.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you

have entered. If you wish to make additional

timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

When you have completed entering timer

11.

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

12.

, use the

SET

SET

[/]

, hours first then

2 1 0 5

RECORDING

to highlight SP.

button to confirm.

MENU

button to

.

record is inserted into the VCR, then press

the

TIMER ON/OFF

button

once to

place the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode

will be shown on the display and the timer

standby indicator will be illuminated

.

7.

DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP

9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP

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

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

9.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP

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

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

.

1/2

1/2

NOTES:

• If the symbol and the red indicator light 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

to cancel the recording. If there are further

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED
RECORDING

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display

and the red timer standby indicator is illuminated, press the

TIMER ON/OFF

CHECKING A RECORDING

Press

1.

2.

3.

• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s

4.

• If you wish to change or cancel any settings,

STOP

Press the

Press[ / ]to select

SET

memory will be shown.
If the settings are correct press the
button to exit.

follow the procedures below.

MENU

SET

button to confirm.

CHANGING A RECORDING

Follow steps 1 to 3 of

1.

RECORDING

2.

To change a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

the

Press

3.

changed and correct it by using the[ / ]

or the

When all corrections are complete press the

4.

SET

MENU

SET

SET

[/]

NUMBER BUTTONS

SET

button to confirm, then press the

button

above.

button

to highlight the setting to be

button to remove the symbol.

to switch on the VCR.

button.

TIMER

CHECKING A

to select.

to exit.

. Press the

MENU

.

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MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

1/2

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of

RECORDING

To cancel a delayed recording, press

2.

[ / ]to highlight the recording to be

cancelled, then press

3.

Press the

MENU

CHECKING A

above.

CLEAR

button

.

to exit.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP

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

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

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

NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press

button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode.

1/2

TIMER ON/OFF

SETS

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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 the
speakers.

• Press the
speakers.

• Press the
speakers.

• Pressing the
heard.

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

L will appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT button again. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH

R will appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT button a third time and the MONO track will be sent to BOTH

L and R will not appear on the VCR display.

AUDIO OUT button a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be

L and R will appear on the VCR display.

NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM sound
is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to
receive the mono signal. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this follow the
procedure below:

1. Press the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select MODE then press the
confirm.

• The MODE menu will be displayed with NICAM
selected.

3. Press [ / ]to select OFF.

ET

SET button to

➝NICAM AUTO OF F

COLOUR AUTO PAL

4. Press the SET button to confirm and return to the main menu screen.

5. Press the MENU button to exit to normal screen.

NOTES:

• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R
will not appear on the display.

• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be
improved by adjusting the tracking using the

• If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track
and the sound will be in mono.

• NICAM sound may not be stereo.

VCR CHANNEL / buttons.

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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.

BACK OF
TELEVISION

EXISTING AERIAL

CABLE

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

RF CONNECTION CABLE

AERIAL IN

RF-OUT

+

AMPLIFIER

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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 for a few seconds and then return to its
original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and
minutes.
By pressing the
change between standard play, long play and extended play.

For example,
in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will

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:

• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.

• 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 the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.

5. Press [/]to select ON or OFF.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

S E T : E N T E R M E N U : E X I T

6. Press the SET button to confirm and return

to the main menu screen.

7. Press the MENU button to exit to normal

screen.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYING BACK AN S-VHS TAPE

S-VHS (super -VHS) pre-recorded tapes give you a better quality playback picture with
increased detail and depth.

Your VCR will automatically recognise which type of tape is being used, VHS or S-VHS and
playback the appropriate standard accordingly.

NOTES:

• All of the VCR’s playback functions can be used during S-VHS playback, SLOW,
PLAY/X2, VISUAL SEARCH, etc.

• Your VCR is S-VHS playback only, it will not record S-VHS.

• Some picture noise may be observed on the screen in Long Play (LP) mode.

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used
in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a
PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that..

• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCR’s from this VCR.

• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape
Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.

• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no
picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at
the top and bottom of your screen.

• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a
fault with your VCR.

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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:

DISPLAY button until the time of day

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.

1. Press the DISPLAY button until tape

counter appears, for example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press the
counter will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press ZERO BACK button.
The tape will rewind/advance to this point.

CLEAR button and the tape

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 DISPLAY button for
approximately 2 seconds. This will reduce the brightness of the VCR display. Repeat the
process to change the display back to the previous setting.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

BLUE MUTE

The TV screen will be blue if a TV channel with no signal is selected, an unrecorded section of
tape is played or the quality of the recording on the tape is poor. Select OFF in the mode
menu to disable this feature.

1. Press the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.

2. Press the[ / ] menu select buttons to

select MODE.

SET

MODE MENU SCREEN

NICAM AUTO OFF
COLOUR AUTO PAL
BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F
REPEAT ON OFF

3. Press the SET button.

4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [/] menu select buttons to select

AUTO or OFF.

SET

MENU SET

6. Press SET to confirm and then MENU

to return to the normal screen

PLUSCODE

231

CLEAR

MODE OSD

REMOTE CONTROL

COLOUR

If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting

PAL may improve this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles may appear

on black and white recordings.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE above.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR.

3. Press [/] menu select buttons to select AUTO or PAL.

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

SET

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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 to start the video tape

playing.

2. Press the SKIP SEARCH button on the

remote control.

The number of times you press

determines the forward search time.

• After searching, normal playback
will resume automatically

DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)

Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can
be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.

DPSS / to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

Press

For example,

1. Load the video tape into the VCR.

2. Press DPSS three times. 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.

PLAY / X2

1 press = 30 seconds.
2 presses = 1 minute.
3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.

4 presses = 2 minutes.

SKIP SEARCH

DPSS Signals

Fast ForwardRewind

DPSS
Number

Current tape position

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

PLAY / X2

NOTES:

• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes.

• The starting point of playback may vary.

• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as 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)

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

1.

Connect your signal source (eg.
Camcorder, Digital Camera etc) to the
desired scart socket on the back of the
VCR using the manufacturers
recommended cable (not supplied).

2.

Ensure that the tape on which you wish to
record is inserted into the VCR.

Press the

3.

on the remote control until the VCR
display shows

Press

4.

OTHER CONNECTIONS
POSSIBLE!

• If you wish to record from a source
connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select
Press

• If you wish to record from a source
connected with audio phono leads to the
sockets on the front of the VCR, select
Press

INPUT SELECT

L2

.

to start recording.

REC

REC

REC

to start recording.

to start recording.

button

L1

.

L3

Input Select

8

9

➘

0

25

REMOTE CONTROL

.

NOTE:

• There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

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 the

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.

CHILD LOCK

button on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold the

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

CHILD LOCK

button for about 2 seconds.

NOTES:

• If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on,
the indicator will flash on the VCR display.

• If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK
may disengage.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you have a separate decoder connected to the VCR’s L2 input as previously shown in the
“Connecting the Cables” section, 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

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

to place the VCR in STAND-BY mode. OR

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

• It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual
circumstances such as poor signal.

To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.

Press

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

MENU

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons
to select SET UP. Press

CHANNEL PRESET

Press

SET

Press [ / ] to select

VC-MH814LM only

.

to confirm.

SET

will be highlighted.

.

CHANNEL

.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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 the
setting.

6. Press [/] to start tuning in either

direction. Tuning will stop when a channel
is received. If it is not the desired channel,
press

[/] to continue tuning.

7. Press [ / ] to select FINE

TUNING. Press and hold [/]until

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

8. If you connect an independent decoder,

you must press [ / ] to select
DECODER, then select
decoder function ON.

[/] to turn the

9. Press [ / ] to select SKIP.

The SKIP function determines whether the
channel can be selected when using the

CHANNEL / instead of the
NUMBER BUTTONS.

10. Press [/] to select ON or OFF for

this option.

11. Press SET to confirm.

12. Press MENU to leave this function.

CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

➔

PRESET 1

CHANNE L CH 2 1

FINE TUNING
SKIP ON OF F

CABLE RECEPTION

VC-MH814LM only

Station

Signals VHF

A

B
C
D

E

F

G

H

J

Real

Channel

Numbers

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09

Remote Control

ON/OFF OUT

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

SEARCH BACK

CLEAR

MODE OSD

231

▲

▲

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

Press the MENU button.

1.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

SET button to

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

2.

5.

MENU SCREEN

V I D EOPLUS
TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the channel

SET

to be moved. Press the

confirm.

SET button to

6. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new

SET

position for the channel. Press the

button to confirm.

SET

7. If any more channels are to be moved, repeat

procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are in your preferred

order, either press the

return to the CHANNEL SORT menu or press the

MENU button to leave the MENU function.

CLEAR button to

NOTES:

If when moving channels the picture becomes
unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable,
the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle
between a blue background and the normal
picture.
The blue background will be shown until either
another channel is selected or the MODE OSD
button is pressed again.

1CH43 7 13
2CH54 8 14
3CH65 9 1 5
4CH21 10 1 6
5CH50 1 1 1 7
6 CH 3 2 12 18

MOVE 1/5

6.

1 CH 3 2 713
2CH43 8 14
3CH54 9 1 5
4CH65 10 1 6
5CH21 11 1 7
6CH50 1 2 1 8

MENU

MOVE 1/5

SET

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

Remote Control

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

DELETING CHANNELS

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

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

SET button to

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

4. Press [ / ] to select CANCEL. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the channel

to be cancelled.

6. Press the SET button twice to cancel the

channel.

SET

7. When all the channels you wish have been

cancelled, either press the

to return to the CHANNEL SORT menu or press

MENU button to leave the MENU

the

function.

CLEAR button

2.

MENU SCREEN

V I D EOPLUS
TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

5.

1 CH 5 0 713
2CH32 8 14
3CH43 9 15
4CH54 10 1 6
5CH65 11 1 7
6CH21 1 2 1 8

CANCE L 1 / 5

6.

1CH32 7 13
2CH43 8 14
3CH54 9 1 5
4CH65 10 1 6
5CH21 1 1 1 7
61218

CANCE L 1 / 5

NOTES:

If when deleting channels the picture becomes
unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable,
the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle
between a blue background and the normal
picture.
The blue background will be shown until either
another channel is selected or the MODE OSD
button is pressed again.

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MENU

Remote Control

SET

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select SET UP. Press the
confirm.

SET

SET button to

3. Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

4. Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour

clock.

3.

SET UP

CHANNE L P RESE T
CHANNE L SOR T

CLOCK

 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

5. Press [/] to select TIME. Enter the time

using the

[ / ] buttons. If the minutes or hours are

less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12

hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing the

AM/PM button on the remote control.

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

6. Press [/] to select DATE. Enter the date

using the

[ / ] buttons. For example, for 1st April

enter

NUMBER BUTTONS or the

01 04.

7. Press [/] to select YEAR. Enter the last two

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

2001 enter

8. Press the SET button to confirm.

01. For the year 2002 enter 02.

SET

NUMBER

4.

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DA T E Y EAR

24H 0:00 01/04 01

MODE : 24H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Remote Control

MENU

SET

*

NOTE:

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

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MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DISPLAY

1. TIMER RECORD indicator.

2. VCR MODE indicator.

3. TAPE MOTION STATUS

indicator

4. RECORDING indicator.

5. AUDIO OUTPUT indicator.

6. CHILD LOCK indicator.

7. TAPE SPEED indicator.

8. VIDEO PROGRAMMING

SYSTEM/PROGRAMME
DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

9. DECODER indicator.

10. CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER,

TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL
PRESET STATUS .

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 playback picture is shown on the TV.

In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.

You can manually override this by pressing the
Now the TV 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 button on the remote control.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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
NICAM signal
Audio output mode
Tape speed

Tape remaining
Time
Date
Tape counter

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.

1.

■ 1CH59

SP L R

NICAM

ST EREO

2.

■ 1CH59
SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 01 0:00.00

ST EREO

3.

REM1:05

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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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard
Number of heads: SIX
Video signal system: PAL 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: UHF channel 21-69

RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
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, 47 kΩ
Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ, Audio out: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ
Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range: ~90dBs typ. (SP);

Dimensions: 430(W) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm
Weight: 4.3 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,

• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy
of continuous improvement.

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)

7.8mm/s Extended Play (EP)

(VHF Channel A-J VC-MH814LM only)

17 W approx. (Standby power consumption 2.5W)

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;
Wow and Flutter:<0.005% Wrm (JIS A)

remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)

• 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

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use
of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible,
please contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to
obtain service.

Tel.

08705 274277

be charged at local rate.

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to

POWER

(office hours)

the VCR.

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

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

VCR will not operate -

display and the red
timer standby
indicator is illuminated.

or [phone]

appears in VCR

if telephoning from Ireland

• 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 (check
by plugging another appliance in).

• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
disengage timer.

- Please note: All calls will

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

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 play back in
Stereo

Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
the

REC or

TIMER ON/OFF

buttons.

• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using the

/

buttons

VCR CHANNEL

• 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
with a SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

• The record-protection tab has been
removed from the cassette.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

RECORDING VIDEOPLUS+ does

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

MECHANISM

REMOTE

CONTROL

OTHER

PROBLEMS

not record desired
programme.

Tape can not be
loaded.

Rewind is not
possible.

The VCR can not be
operated by remote
control.

Picture does not
change even though
the VCR CHANNEL

/

buttons

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.

• Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal
which alters recording time.

• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched ON.

• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the
VCR.

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

• Make sure you are loading the tape
correctly.

• Make sure the tape is not at the start.

• 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 the VCR is not in Timer or Menu
mode.

are

• 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 page 38, RF CHANNEL
TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)

• 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 = BBC1 and
VCR preset 14 = BBC1
(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

2.

Press and hold
front of the VCR

STOP

STOP

button on the front of the VCR.

MENU

and

for 10 seconds.

✔

VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

CHANNEL DOWN

buttons together on the

Please continue with your previous procedure.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually between channels 21 and
69 by following the procedure below.

1.

Press the

Press and hold the

2.

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

3.

4.

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

5.

Your TV will now require tuning to the new
channel. (The screen opposite should be
displayed on the TV)

6.

Press the

STANDBY

MENU

SET

SET

button to store.

button.

button for 3 seconds.

VCR CHANNEL

VCR RF

/

(White text
blue background)

SET : EN TER MENU : EX I T

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. To do this press the

remote control at point 3 from

TUNING

on page 5. This will help minimise interference.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

CLEAR

then

above.

SET

SET

buttons on the

or

at point 4 of

AUTO

6.

2.

1.

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7.

3.

4.

5.

GUARANTEE

SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd. (hereafter called Sharp) guarantee to provide for
the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the
conditions listed below:

This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior
workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage by
accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the
product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP.

As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee
will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified
to SHARP, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date
this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, batteries or video tapes.

In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the
supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Helpline on the telephone number given below.

This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights
and does not affect these rights in any way.

No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this
guarantee.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Helpline on the number
given below.

SHARP Helpline: Tel: [phone] (office hours)
or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland

Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee
period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the
repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at
the time of purchase.

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK
mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin
mains plug with a 3-amp fuse. The VCR does not
have a mains power switch. When connected
to the mains, the unit will draw current at all times
to power the clock. Be sure to unplug the VCR
when it is not to be used for several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked (ASTA) or (BSI) to BS-1362. Remove the fuse
cover as shown. Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

ASA

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

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the
fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.

Severe electric shock may occur if you connect the cut-off
plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the
wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given
below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live.
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires following plug manufacturer's guide:

• blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue.

• brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.

• Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected
to the earth terminal in your plug.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power
supply cord or plug.

• A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause
electric shock.

• Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do
not use the VCR.

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