Sharp VC-MH835HM User Manual

● 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

CONTROL

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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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

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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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