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● AUTO SORTING

● AUTO CLOCK

● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● CHILD LOCK

● AUTO HEAD CLEANING

● POST CODE SECURITY

● SATELLITE/CABLE BOX

CONTROL

● NEX

TVIEW LINK

● S-VHS PLAYBACK

●16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING

● PROGRAMME DELIVERY

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VC-MH835HM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

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SAFETY WARNINGS

Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use of your VCR.

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

Dear SHARP Customer

Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before attempting to operate the VCR.

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

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

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

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

●

VIDEO Plus+

and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

●

The VIDEO Plus+

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

VIDEO Plus+/VIDEO Plus+ DELUXE Using the codes published with the TV listings, VIDEO Plus+ DELUXE will allow you to programme the VCR to record terrestrial and various satellite/cable channels utilising the VCR’s satellite/cable control feature.

● NEXTVIEW

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 (01)676 0648 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)

4. EJECT

17. TIMER ON/OFF

231

VIDEO Plus+

24. ZERO BACK

27. CHILD LOCK

22. MENU SELECT

/ / /

31. PAUSE/STILL

9. AM/PM or

30. PLAY/X2

25. SKIP SEARCH

18. MODE ON-SCREEN

DISPLAY

6. MENU

10. REWIND

29. FAST FORWARD

15. SLOW

13. TAPE SPEED

32. DPSS

SLOW SPEED

3. AUDIO OUT

8. NUMBER

BUTTONS

21. SET

23. CLEAR

11. STOP

(The STOP button is

also used to switch on the VCR.)

20. CHANNEL

2. STANDBY

5. VOLUME

7. VIDEO Plus+

28. INPUT SELECT

33. TV/VCR

16. TV1. VCR

12. RECORD

14. DIRECT TV

RECORD

19. DISPLAY

26. SHARP SUPER PICTURE

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CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

Important notes on your VCR .............................................................................................................. 3

Unpacking the accessories ..................................................................................................................4

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connecting the cables ........................................................................................................................ 5

Installation of a satellite receiver/cable box ..................................................................................... 6

Auto Tuning ............................................................................................................................................ 7

BASIC OPERATION

Scart lead connection (Not supplied) ..............................................................................................12

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .............................................................................. 12

How to playback a video tape ......................................................................................................... 12

Immediate recording.......................................................................................................................... 14

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

How to use the VIDEO Plus+

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

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR ...........................................................................................................................22

Playback of a video tape ..................................................................................................................24

LCD Display ..........................................................................................................................................26

Tape counter and zero back............................................................................................................. 26

Blue mute ............................................................................................................................................. 27

Colour ...................................................................................................................................................27

16:9 playback and recording ............................................................................................................27

Searching the video tape ..................................................................................................................28

Remote control operation of TV ........................................................................................................ 29

Recording from other equipment .....................................................................................................30

Decoder switching operation............................................................................................................ 31

OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Post code security ............................................................................................................................... 32

Child lock.............................................................................................................................................. 33

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ................................................................................................................ 34

Connecting a satellite receiver/cable box to your VCR ................................................................ 36

Satellite receiver/cable box installation ...........................................................................................37

Manually sorting channels ................................................................................................................. 38

Manually setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 41

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR display .......................................................................................................................................... 42

Selecting the output from the VCR ................................................................................................... 42

On-screen display ............................................................................................................................... 43

Preset digital channels........................................................................................................................ 44

Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .....................................................................................45

Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 47

VCR reset.............................................................................................................................................. 49

RF channel tuning ............................................................................................................................... 49

Guarantee ........................................................................................................................................... 50

Connecting to the mains ................................................................................................................... 51

Calling for Service .............................................................................................................. Back Cover

Pausing and slow motion............................................................................................ 13

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape .................................................................. 14

Tape speed selection.................................................................................................. 15

system to make a recording ...........................................................17

Playing back an S-VHS tape ...................................................................................... 24

Playing back an NTSC tape ....................................................................................... 24

Checking the amount of tape remaining ................................................................25

Playing back a video tape repeatedly ....................................................................25

Skip searching the video tape ...................................................................................28

Digital programme search system (DPSS).................................................................28

Sorting the channels into your preferred order ........................................................38

Deleting channels........................................................................................................ 39

Re-naming channels ...................................................................................................40

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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) BATTERIES (X2)

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of your remote control refer

to page (ii).

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 cable to

the

AERIAL IN

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

socket on your VCR.

EXISTING AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

LIN

E2(II)IN/DE

COD

L PLU

/L2(II)

AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON

A2230

R D

L G

SCART LEAD

(Not Supplied)

Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied RF

connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR

OUT

socket to the TV

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT

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

Connect the VCR to the mains.

SCART (not supplied). If you

AERIAL IN

socket.

socket on the VCR.

SCART LEAD

AERIAL

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)

AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON

A2230

R D

L G

TELEVISION

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

(II)IN

E R

L P

2 (II)

AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON

A2230

R D

L G

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

BACK OF

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

Connect your

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

RF CONNECTION CABLE

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

RF CONNECTION

CABLE

The VCR is correctly connected.

✔

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

INSTALLATION OF A SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX

If you have a satellite receiver connected to your VCR you can automatically install the satellite channels using the following installation procedure.

The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual).

Follow steps 1-4 below before continuing with the installation:

Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.

Place the satellite receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top).

Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode and switched on.

Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-199 on your satellite receiver (not applicable to digital). The VCR will only tune up to the first 199 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

• The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure. You will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays.

• SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable boxes.

All information relevant to satellite receiver control will display this symbol.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING

PROCEDURE

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

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

Example of TV channels

Press the 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.

•

STOP

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

button. The VCR will

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 on page 48.

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 .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

TV SCREEN

AUTO INST AL L AT I ON

Blue background with White Text

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

Press the installation.

SET

button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO TUNING CONTINUED

Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are connected to your VCR and then press the

SAT CONTROL will be highlighted. If

you

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

SET

not

button.

button to confirm.

have a satellite receiver

PLEASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCART CABLE I S CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR .

PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.)

PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR INSTALLATION ON PAGE 10!

SATELLITE RECEIVER INSTALLATION

If you connected to the VCR continue from Point 9 on the next page.

have a satellite receiver

SAT CONTROL ON OF F

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

Button positions for your reference.

SAT RECE I VER

: CHANGE





1CH22

AUTOMAT I C TUN I NG . PLEASE WA I T .

MENU : E X I T

SET

REMOTE CONTROL

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IINSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION OF A SATELLITE RECEIVER/ CABLE BOX

POINTS 9-13.

Select the first available channel on your satellite receiver.

Press [

10.

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

11.

highlighted.

If your Satellite Receiver is connected to the VCR via the AERIAL IN socket, follow the procedure below.

Your satellite receiver should be connected

to the AERIAL IN socket on the back of the VCR. (Refer to

], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR

ii.

Select RF IN using [ need to tune the VCR into the Satellite Receiver.

iii.

Press [ / ]to select CHANNEL on the on-screen display.

Press [ ]. The current channel will be

iv.

displayed as a background to the onscreen display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ]again. Continue until you see a satellite channel. By pressing

OSD

button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in.

for connection diagram.)

]. You will now

MODE

10.

SAT RECE I VER

SAT CONTROL ON OF F ➔ INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

-----------

 : SELECT SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

SAT RECE I VER

SAT CONTROL ON OF F

INPUT RF I N L2

➔CHANNEL CH2 1

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

 : SELECT

-----------

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

REMOTE CONTROL



: CHANGE



: CHANGE



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MENU SELECT BUTTONS

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION OF A SATELLITE RECEIVER/ CABLE BOX CONTINUED

12.

Press[ / ]to select SAT NO.

Sky Digital Installation

• If you wish to install the preset Sky Digital receiver channel list, enter the code the arrows on the screen are moving from VCR to SAT a test signal of channel 012 is being sent out from the VCR. Please ensure your Sky Digi box responds to this signal (“ 012 channel unavailable” will appear on the screen). A list of preset digital channels can be found at the back of the operation manual.

•

Other Analogue Satellite Systems

Refer to the table at the end of this manual. Look for the make of your satellite receiver and use the number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channel 12.

NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example

NOTES:

• If your satellite receiver has not changed to preset channel 12 enter the next code number on the list. Continue until the receiver shows preset channel 12, then continue from point 13.

• If your satellite receiver is not in the manufacturers list or after entering all the numbers listed for your receiver, the receiver preset channel has still not changed to 12, enter and check your receiver. If it has not changed press to select 002 and re-check. If it has changed continue from point 13.

• If there is still no response, try adjusting the position of your satellite receiver.

035

. While

001

13.

Once your Satellite Receiver has responded to the VCR press the

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial and satellite channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.)

SET

SET button to continue.

REMOTE

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

See next page to continue

If you connect a Satellite Receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation or you are replacing your existing Satellite Receiver, you may need to perform a complete Auto Installation Procedure to re-tune your VCR. (Refer to

RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION.)

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SATELLITE

SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

After copying the NEXTVIEW link preset list, the correct time and date should be displayed for 2 seconds on your TV screen. Auto Installation is now complete.

If the VCR was unable to copy this list the the VCR was able to tune in. By pressing

MOVE MENU will appear showing all the channels MODE OSD button, the VCR will change to a blue

background. This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [//

/ ] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. You may find

some of the channels are duplicated but have 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 (if you move the Sky digital channels to Preset 1, 2, etc., Auto Clock will not work).

1. Press [ / / / ] to highlight

the channel to be moved.

2. Press the SET button to confirm.

SET

3. Press [ / / / ] to highlight

the new position for the channel.

4. Press the SET button to confirm.

SET

5. If any more channels are to be

moved, repeat procedure from step 3.

1 CH 5 713 2BBC 1 8 14 3BBC 2 9 15 4 I TV 10 16 5CH4 1 1 1 7 61218

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

1BBC 1 7 13 2BBC 2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 1 6 5 CH 5 11 17 61218

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

MOVE 1/5

6. Press the button to exit if you are

happy with the channel order.

The correct time and date should be displayed on your TV screen for approximately 2 seconds. If the clock is not automatically set, the CLOCK screen will appear, refer to

MANUALLY

SETTING THE CLOCK.

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

T IME DAT E Y EAR

11:03AM 19/02 01

SET

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

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.

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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.

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

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PLAY / X2

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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.

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 the

VCR CHANNEL / buttons up or down

to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual Tracking)

• Press the

VCR CHANNEL UP and DOWN /

buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

Press the PLAY/X2 button to start the video tape

playing.

PLAY / X2

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

PLAY / X2

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456

REMOTE CONTROL

SUPER P.

231

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press the

VCR CHANNEL / buttons up or down.

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

PLAY / X2

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 pressing the

buttons up or down during slow motion playback.

• Press the

PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.

VCR CHANNEL /

PLAY / X2

REMOTE CONTROL

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 the Pause and Slow functions.

• PAUSE mode will automatically 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 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

FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons on

the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.

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

3. To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press

FAST FORWARD or REWIND again.

FF REW

PLAY / X2

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

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NUMBER BUTTONS

VCR CHANNEL /

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

7809

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.

STOP 15:30

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP 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.

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REC the tape is record protected.

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BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

This feature can only be used with nexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link

and Megalogic

By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control, the VCR will record the signal currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source. This feature can be started when the VCR is in STANDBY or OPERATE mode.

• If appears on the VCR display, press the

• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR.

1. To start the recording, press then release the DIRECT TV REC button.

2. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL .

3. To continue recording, press REC .

4. To stop recording, press STOP once. NOTES:

• A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.

• If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why. (Refer to the TV operation manual).

TIMER RECORDING

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods:-

1. NexTView

2. VIDEO Plus+

3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER

ON/OFF button before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV controls, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press the once to place the VCR in STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.

NOTES:

• The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in STANDBY mode.

• VPS/PDC is a signal broadcast by some TV stations which adjusts the start and stop time of your VCR recording. This ensures that if there is a change in broadcast time for your programme the VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

• If the symbol flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• During recording, press the further recordings to be made, the VCR will return to Timer Standby.

compatible tv’s.

TIMER ON/OFF button before starting.

TIMER ON/OFF button

STOP button to cancel the recording. If there are

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE VIDEO Plus+® SYSTEM TO MAKE A RECORDING

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR

display, press the

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

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

1. Press the VIDEO Plus+ button on the

remote control.

2. Enter the PlusCode number from the TV

listing using the

NOTE:

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

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.

NOTE:

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

CLEAR to return to the VIDEO Plus+ system menu, and re-enter the correct

PlusCode number.

The first time that you use the VIDEO Plus+ system 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.

TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

VIDEO Plus+

PLU SCOD E NO . -

NUMBER BUTTONS.

CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

SET

NUMBER BUTTONS, for

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

VIDEO Plus+

REMOTE CONTROL

DATE PR START STOP

21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*

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

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

SELECT

BUTTONS

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HOW TO USE THE VIDEO Plus+® SYSTEM 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.

7. (See NOTE below). For VPS/PDC setting use

[/] to highlight the final column. Using

the

the [ / ]

OFF. (✱ = ON - = OFF).

8. Press the SET button to confirm the

programme. The VIDEO Plus+ system menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further VIDEO Plus+ system recordings repeat this procedure.

will select VPS/PDC ON or

SET

9. When you have completed entering the timer

settings, press the

remove the menu from the TV screen.

MENU button to

10. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press the

TIMER ON/OFF

the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode.

shown on the display.

button once to place

will be

NOTES:

• You may also access the VIDEO Plus+ system menu by the following procedure:

i. Press the MENU button.

ii. The VIDEO Plus+ system option will be highlighted. Press the SET button to

confirm.

Continue from step 2 of this procedure.

• If the symbol 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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DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

SP / LP /  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

EP : T

APE SP

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

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

VPS/PDC ✱ :ON - :OFF

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

PLU SCOD E NO . -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

SET

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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 section of this manual.

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

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER

ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.

• Check that the VCR 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.

1. Press STOP to ensure that the VCR

is switched on.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the[ / ] menu select buttons to

TIMER. Press the SET button to

select confirm.

4. Press the SET button again, the on-screen

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.

SET

NUMBER BUTTONS. If you

0 9 (9th), then 0 7 (July).

menu select button to

SET

5. 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.

6. 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.

NUMBER BUTTONS. For

AM/PM button on the remote

VIDEO Plus+

REMOTE CONTROL

MENU SCREEN

V I DEOP LUS +

TIMER

MOD E SET UP

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

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

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

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

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

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

SELECT

BUTTONS

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HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

7. Enter the start time using the [ / ] or

NUMBER BUTTONS, hours first then

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.

2 1 0 5.

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

press 2 2 3 0.

9. 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.

10. [See note below]. For VPS/PDC setting use the

[/] to highlight the final column. Using

the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (✱ = ON - = OFF).

11. Press the SET button to confirm.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you have entered. If you wish to make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

SET

12. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press the remove the menu from the TV screen.

MENU button to

13. 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 STANDBY 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 22:30 LP -

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

10.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP-

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

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NOTES:

• If the symbol 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,

press the

symbol.

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press the MENU button.

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

SET button to confirm.

• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory will be shown.

4. If the settings are correct press the MENU

button to exit.

• If you wish to change or cancel any settings, follow the procedures below.

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING above.

2. To change a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

the

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

changed and correct it by using the[ / ] or the

4. When all corrections are complete press the

SET button to confirm, then press the

MENU button to exit.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING above.

2. To cancel a delayed recording, press

[ / ]to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press

3. Press the MENU button to exit.

NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the

SET

SET button to select.

NUMBER BUTTONS.

SET

CLEAR.

button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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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.

• 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.

SET button to

➝NICAM AUTO OFF

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.

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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)

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

AUDIO OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

A2230

R D

L G

LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)

SORTIE SON

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AMPLIFIER

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AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

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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

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:

in long play 2 hours 46 minutes is left on the tape:

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will

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 OFF

➝REPEAT ON OFF

16:9 ON OF F

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

S E T : EN T E R ME N U : EX 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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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 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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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

3. Press the SET button.

MODE MENU SCREEN

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

16:9 AUTO OFF

4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [/] menu select buttons to select

AUTO or OFF.

6. Press SET to confirm and then MENU

to return to the normal screen

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.

SET

VIDEO Plus+

231

REMOTE CONTROL

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

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu.

A scart connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET L1) and the TV. During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

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

2. Press [ / ] to select 16:9.

3. Press [/] to select AUTO or OFF.

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

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

Switch on the TV.

Press the TV button on the VCR

remote control to place it into TV mode. Hold down the button on the VCR remote control then the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press

The TV will enter standby mode to confirm the correct code has been entered.

Turn your TV on from standby mode in the

usual way, e.g.,by pressing the standby or Channel up or down buttons.

STANDBY

and

TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON

SHARP 1 TOSHIBA 9 PHILIPS 2 PANASONIC 0 or THOMSON 3 or 4 HITACHI INPUT SELECT GRUNDIG 5 SANYO MODE OSD FERGUSON 6 JVC DISPLAY ITT NOKIA 7 MITSUBISHI AUDIO OUT SONY 8

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

STANDBY

•

INPUT SELECT

•

CHANNEL

VOLUME

•

Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.

(when the remote is in TV mode)

Determines which input to the TV is to be

displayed on the Screen. (when the remote is in TV mode)

Changes the TV channels. (when the remote is in

TV mode)

Increases or decreases the volume.

NOTES:

• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case, place the remote into TV mode and then hold down buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

• SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.

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STANDBY

. Press each of the

LINE1(I)IN

/OUT

SON/VIDEO

(L1/I)

AER

ENTREE

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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)

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

LIN

2(II)IN

ECO

L P

LUS

/L2(II)

AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON

A2230

R D

L G

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

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).

Input Select

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

Press the

INPUT SELECT

on the remote control until the VCR display shows

Press

REC

to start recording.

button

➘

REMOTE CONTROL

OTHER CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE!

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

REC

to start recording.

• If you wish to record from a source

connected with audio phono leads to the

sockets on the front of the VCR, select

REC

Press

to start recording.

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

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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OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POST CODE SECURITY

This feature should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the VCR if it is stolen. Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your postcode cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.

If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.

Press the

Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

Press [ / ] to select POST CODE. Press the

SET

Enter your desired PIN number using the

NUMBER BUTTONS

menu select buttons. This must be a 4 digit

number in the range 0000 - 9999.

To enter your postcode use the [ / ]

buttons to scroll through the characters and

the [

position. Press the

then press the

a normal screen..

6. Write your PIN number in the box provided

for future reference.

button.

SET

button to confirm.

or the [ / ]

]buttons to move to the next

SET

button to confirm,

SET

button to return to

SET

button to

P I N NUMBER POST CODE

---- ---- ---

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

POST CODE

IMPORTANT:- Please keep your Operation Manual separate from your VCR.

If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 above.

SET

2. Enter your current PIN number. Press the SET button to confirm

3. Press to re-select PIN number.

SET

4. Enter your new PIN number. Press the SET button to confirm, then press the

MENU button to return to a normal screen.

NOTE:

• Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN number. If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter the correct number.

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OTHER 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 the CHILD LOCK button 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 the CHILD LOCK button 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 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.

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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.

Ensure the Video channel is selected on the TV.

1. Press the MENU button. Press the

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

2. CHANNEL PRESET will be

highlighted. Press the confirm.

SET

SET button to

SET

SET button to

SET UP

CHANNEL PRESE T

CHANNEL SORT CLOCK

POS TCODE

3. MANUAL TUNING will be

highlighted. Press the confirm.

SET

SET button to

4. PRESET will be highlighted. Press

/ ]menu select buttons to

the[ choose the required VCR preset channel.

5. If you have SATELLITE CONTROL set to ON,

continue from point 6. Otherwise continue from point 7.

6. Press[ / ]to select SOURCE. Then

choose the required source:

• If you wish to tune a satellite or cable channel press [ Then press[ / ]to select

CHANNEL. Enter preset satellite

channel using the

BUTTONS or by using the [ / ]

buttons step through each preset satellite channel until the desired channel is displayed. Continue from point

• If you wish to tune a terrestrial channel press [ Continue from point

/ ] to select CH.

/ ] to select SAT.

NUMBER

10.

➔

PRESET BBC1 1 SOURCE CH SAT CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OF F SKIP ON OF F

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

REMOTE CONTROL

SET

▲

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL CONTINUED

7. Press [ / ]to select CHANNEL.

8. 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.

[

9. Press [ / ] to select FINE TUNING.

Press and hold [ colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

/ ] until the sharpest

10. Press [ / ] to select DECODER. This

is preset to OFF. If you connect a satellite receiver into VCR L2, as shown previously, leave decoder OFF. If you connect a decoder, as shown previously, you must use [ ON. Refer to

OPERATION.

/ ] to turn the decoder function

DECODER SWITCHING

REMOTE CONTROL

SET

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

11. Press [ / ] to select SKIP then [ / ]

to select ON or OFF.

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

VCR CHANNEL / buttons

instead of the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

SET

12. Press SET to store this channel. The VCR

will increment to the next channel up.

• If any more channels are to be tuned in, repeat this procedure.

• Once all the channels have been tuned in.

MENU to return to the normal

Press screen.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

CONNECTING A SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX TO YOUR VCR

1. Disconnect the VCR plug from the

mains socket.

2. Connect your existing aerial/satellite

cable to the satellite receiver.

3. Connect the AERIAL OUT socket on

the satellite receiver to the socket on the VCR with an RF connection cable (not supplied).

OR:

Connect your Satellite Receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to the LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR.

AERIAL IN socket on the

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

L IN E

2(II)IN

E C O

C A

S/L2(II)

A U

O U

T S O

R T

I E

S O

A2230

R D

L G

AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

L IN

2(II)IN

/D EC

O D E

R C

A N

L P

U S

2(II)

AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON

A2230

R D

L G

4. Connect your TV to the VCR using the

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

Optional:

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN socket.

SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.

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

5. Reconnect the VCR plug to the mains

socket. The VCR is now in STANDBY mode.

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AERIAL IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

SON/VIDEO

LINE1(I)IN

(L1/I)

/OUT

AERIAL OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

IN E2

(II)IN

E C O

E R

A N

AL P

S /L

(II)

R T

A2230

R D

L G

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after auto-installation, it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. Follow the procedure below:

The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers. Sharp cannot guarantee this feature will operate with all makes of satellite receiver or cable box. (See the end of this manual for manufacturers codes.)

Follow the procedure below:

1 Press the MENU button.

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

SET

to confirm.

3 CHANNEL PRESET will be

highlighted. Press

4 Press [ / ]to select SAT

RECEIVER. Press SET to confirm.

The satellite receiver screen will appear.

SET

SET to confirm.

SET

5 Follow points 9-13 in AUTO

INSTALLATION OF A SATELLITE RECEIVER/CABLE BOX at the front

of this book.

6 Then press [ / ] to select SAT

PROG SEARCH. Press SET to

confirm. The satellite channels will be installed. (This may take a few minutes).

SET

MANUAL TUN I NG

SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

MANUAL TUN I NG SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

SET

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

7 Press MENU to leave this function.

NOTE:

A list of the preset digital channels can be found at the back of the operation manual.

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it sorts them into a standard order using teletext information. You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

SET button to

MENU SCREEN

V I DEOP LUS TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press the

SET

SET button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

SET

channel to be moved. Press the

button to confirm.

SET

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 button is pressed again.

MODE OSD

1BBC 2 7 13 2ITV 8 14 3CH4 9 15 4CH5 1 0 1 6 5CH50 1 1 1 7 6 BBC 1 12 18

MOVE 1/5

1 BBC 1 713 2BBC 2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 1 6 5CH5 1 1 1 7 6CH50 1 2 1 8

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

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 button is pressed again.

MODE OSD

MENU SCREEN

V I DEOP LUS

TIMER MOD E

SET UP

1 CH 5 0 713 2BBC 1 8 14 3BBC 2 9 15 4 I TV 10 16 5CH4 1 1 1 7 6CH5 12 1 8

CANCEL 1 / 5

1BBC 1 7 13 2BBC 2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 1 6 5CH5 11 1 7 61218

CANCEL 1 / 5

SET

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it names them using teletext information. You can change the name of a channel with the following procedure.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

SET

select SET UP. Press the

confirm.

SET button to

MENU SCREEN

V I DEOP LUS TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

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

SET

SET button to confirm.

the

4. Press [ / ] to select NAME. Press the SET

SET

button to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

SET

channel to be re-named. Press the

button to confirm.

SET

6. To enter a new channel name use the

[ / ] buttons to scroll through the

characters and the

next position. Press the

confirm.

/ ] to move to the

SET

SET button to

7. If any more channels are to be re-named,

repeat procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are named correctly,

either press the

the CHANNEL SORT menu or press the

button to leave the MENU function.

CLEAR button to return to

NOTES:

If when re-naming 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 button is pressed again.

MODE OSD

1 CH 4 7 713 2BBC 2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 1 6 5CH5 1 1 1 7 61218

NAME 1/5

1 BBC 1 713 2BBC 2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 1 6 5CH5 11 1 7 61218

NAME 1/5

SET

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

Remote Control

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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present, your VCR will not be able to set 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.

SET UP

CHANNEL PRESET CHANNEL SORT

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.

CLOCK

MODE T I ME DA TE YE AR

24H 0:00 01/04 02

MODE : 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

Remote Control

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

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

2002 enter

02. For the year 2003 enter 03.

NUMBER

SET

8. AUTO CLOCK SETTING.

[/] to select ✱. Press [ / ]to

Press

change between

✱ is ON, - is OFF). Then press the SET

(

button to confirm.

NOTE:

• If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- is OFF) then you will need to update the clock for

daylight saving.

AUTO CLOCK on/off

MENU SELECT BUTTONS

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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.

TV/VCR button on the remote control.

• Pressing

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

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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 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.

■ 1CH59

SP L R

NICAM STEREO

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 02 0:00.00

STEREO

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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PRESET DIGITAL CHANNELS

SKY DIGITAL PRESET LIST ITV DIGITAL

SKY 1 ITV 2 UK GOLD SKY 1 UK LIVING UK GOLD GRANADA + GRANADA PLUS BRAVO BBC CHOICE PARAMOUNT SKY PREMIER 1 SCI-FI SKY MOVIE MAX SKY TRAVEL SKY SPORTS 1 UK STYLE SKY SPORTS 2 UK DRAMA SKY SPORTS 3 BBC CHOICE EURO SPORTS SKY PREMIER 1 MTV SKY MOVIE MAX BBC NEWS 24 SKY CINEMA BBC PARLIAMENT SKY SPORTS 1 E4 SKY SPORTS 2 UK HORIZON SKY SPORTS 3 BBC KNOWLEDGE EURO SPORT CARTOON NETWORK MTV CARLTON VH1 FILM 4 SKY NEWS BBC NEWS 24 BBC PARLIAMENT NBC CNN ITV NEWS DISCOVERY UK HORIZON DISCOVERY ANIMAL PLANET BBC KNOWLEDGE CARTOON NETWORK NICKELODEON FOX KIDS DISNEY

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MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

The following table is a list of satellite manufacturers’ code numbers. Your VCR will use one of these in order to recognise your satellite receiver. The code number must be entered at point

12. during installation with a satellite receiver.

Look up your make of satellite receiver.

NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8

Use the should be entered

SATELLITE/CABLE BOX CONTROL ONLY).

Most Manufacturers 35

PACE 30 PIONEER 37 PHILIPS 38

SAT 31 TPS SAT (SAGEM) 33 TPS SAT (SAGEM) 34

AB SAT 31 ALBA 4 AMSTRAD/FIDELITY/ANKARO/HANSEATIC 9, 10, 11 ARMSTRONG 2, 7, 11, 12, 13 CHANNEL MASTER 11 ECHOSTAR/TECHNISAT/POLYTRON/RADEX 2, 8 FERGUSON 4 FUBA/TRIASAT/TRIAX/FREECOM 18

GALAXIS/NEC FORMAT/ALDES/PROSAT/SKYMASTER/ANARKO

GRUNDIG 2, 4, 26 HIRSCHMANN 2 KATHREIN MATSUI 27 NOKIA 2, 3, 4, 8 PACE/MANHATTAN/SABA 4, 25, 28, 30, 32 PALSAT/NAGAI/PALCOM 18 PHILLIPS/VISIOPASS/SONOLOR 2, 7, 12, 13, 26 SALORA/LUXOR 3, 4 SCHWAIGER/SIEMENS/TELEDIREKT 29 SEG 18 TELEVES 4, 9, 10, 11 TPS 33, 34 WISI/TECH 1, 2, 8, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25 ZHENDER

G.I.JERROLD SCIENTIFIC ATALANTA 5

0 0 8. Continue from point 13. (AUTO INSTALLATION -

MANUFACTURER CODES

SKY DIGI BOX

ITV DIGITAL

OTHER DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS

ANALOGUE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

15, 16

2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 22, 24

1, 2, 6, 8, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

CABLE TV

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: 6 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 220(D) x 93(H) mm Weight: 2.8 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.

• 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.

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)

19 W approx. (Standby power consumption < 3W)

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

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

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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

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

(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.

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

TIMER ON/OFF

buttons.

or (01) 676 0648

appears in VCR

REC or

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.

• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using the

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.

- Please note: All calls will

buttons

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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

RECORDING The VIDEO Plus+

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

MECHANISM

REMOTE

CONTROL

SATELLITE

OTHER

PROBLEMS

system does not record desired programme.

Tape can not be loaded.

Rewind is not possible.

The VCR can not be operated by remote control.

Satellite receiver does not respond to VCR commands.

Desired satellite channel can not be selected by the VCR.

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 AERIAL 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.

• Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver.

• Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in any special channel setting mode and that the desired channel is below channel 199 for Analogue systems and 999 for Digital Satellite systems.

• 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 48, 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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CHANNEL

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR RESET

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

STOP

2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL UP buttons together on the front of

the VCR 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 between channels 21 and 69 by following the procedure below.

1. Press the STANDBY button.

2. Press and hold the MENU button 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 MENU SELECT /

buttons.

5. Your TV will now require tuning to the new

channel. (The screen opposite should be displayed on the TV)

6. Press the SET button to store.

SET

(White text blue background)

VCR RF

SET : ENTER 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

RF CHANNEL TUNING above or at point 4 of AUTO

CLEAR then SET buttons on the

TUNING on page 6. This will help minimise interference.

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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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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

7. 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: 08705-274277 (office hours) or (01) 676 0648 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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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

TINS-A082UMN1

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: 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 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. 0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

Alternatively, please visit our web-site:

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