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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 5
BASIC OPERATION
Scart lead connection (Not supplied)......................................................................................... 9
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9
How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................9
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 12
How to use the VIDEO Plus+® system to make a recording ................................................... 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 15
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR.................................................................................................................... 18
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 20
Checking the amount of tape remaining.......................................................... 20
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 20
Playing back an S-VHS tape ................................................................................ 21
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21
LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 22
Tape counter and zero back......................................................................................................22
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 24
Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 24
Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 24
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 25
OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................27
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 28
Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 29
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 29
Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 30
Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 31
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR display................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 32
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 35
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 37
RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 37
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 38
Calling for service......................................................................................................... Back Cover
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR
IDEAL VCR LOCATION
PLACE THE VCR..
• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators or other heat sources and out of direct sunlight.
• ... and video tapes away from magnetic sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.
• ... away from curtains, carpets or other materials and allow ventilation space around the VCR.
DO NOT...
• ... block the air-vent openings.
• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug immediately and contact your SHARP dealer. Do not use the VCR.
• ... insert or drop anything into the tape compartment or through the air-vents, as this could result in serious damage, fire or an electric shock.
POWER SOCKETS
• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the plug correctly into the socket.
DO NOT...
• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a fire or electric shock.
• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug from the mains.
• ... bind the power cords together.
• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord.
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
RF CONNECTION CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
Battery cover
Remote Control
• Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.
• Do not expose to liquid or shock.
• May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
• Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control fails.
• Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use the VCR for several months.
• Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.
• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.
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.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
Connect your existing aerial cable to
1
the
AERIAL IN
socket on your VCR.
AERIAL OR CATV CABLE
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
SON/VIDEO
LINE1(I)IN
(L1/I)
/OUT
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
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DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
Connect your TV to the VCR using the
2
supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR
AERIAL IN
Optional
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT
- The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback.
Connect the VCR to the mains.
3
AERIAL OUT
socket to the TV
socket.
SCART (not supplied). If you
socket on the VCR.
SCART LEAD
(not supplied)
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
SON/VIDEO
LINE1(I)IN
(L1/I)
/OUT
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON
A2230
R D
L G
Optional:
Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
Connect your
socket on the VCR.
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
RF CONNECTION
CABLE
BACK OF TELEVISION
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
SON/VIDEO
LINE1(I)IN
(L1/I)
/OUT
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
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The VCR is correctly connected.
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AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
RF CONNECTION
CABLE
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING
PROCEDURE
This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.
1.
Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.
2.
Switch on the
Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
3.
video channel.
Example of TV channels
4.
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.
•
TV
.
1 = BBC1 4 = Channel 4 2 = BBC2 5 = Channel 5 3 = ITV ? = VCR
STOP
button. The VCR will
CAUTION:
If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer to RF through ON/OFF on page 37.
5.
Tune the selected channel on your TV. (Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).
Store this as your VCR channel.
PRESS SET KEY TO START .
TV SCREEN
AUTO I NS T AL L AT I ON
Blue background with White Text
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
NOTE:
If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to book.
VCR RESET
at the back of the
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING CONTINUED
SET
6.
Press the
installation.
Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are
7.
connected to your VCR and then
press the
SET
SET
button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the
SET
button to confirm.
7.
PLEASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCART CABL E I S CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .
PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE
SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
Auto install will now search for and tune in
all available channels.
(This may take a few minutes.)
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1CH22
AUTOMAT I C TUN I NG . PLEASE WA I T .
MENU : E X I T
Button positions for your reference.
SET
REMOTE CONTROL
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
On completion the
tune in. By pressing
help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [ / /
buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated but with
more interference than others. Search for the best quality picture and using the procedure
below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3,
etc.
MOVE MENU
MODE OSD
will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to
button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may
/
] menu select
1.
Press [ / /
1.
the channel to be moved.
Press the
2.
3.
Press [ / / the new position for the channel.
Press the
4.
If any more channels are to be
5.
moved, repeat procedure from step 3.
SET
SET
/
SET
button to confirm.
/
SET
button to confirm.
] to highlight
] to highlight
1CH21 7 13 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5 CH 6 5 11 17 61218
CL EAR :CHANNEL SORT   : SELECTED SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
3.
1 CH 6 5 713 2CH21 8 14 3CH32 9 15 4CH43 10 16 5CH54 11 17 61218
SELECTED :CH5   : SELECTED SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
MOVE 1/5
MOVE 1/5
6.
Press the button to exit if you are happy with the channel order.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned!
If you wish to delete or change the channel order at a later date please refer
MANUALLY SORTING
to
CHANNELS
book.
towards the back of this
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MENU
SET
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
The clock setting screen will now appear.
To set the time and date follow the steps
below:
1.
Press the [ / ] menu select
buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock operation.
2.
Press [
the time using the
BUTTONS or 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
button on the remote control.
/ ] to select TIME. Enter
NUMBER
AM/PM
24 hour example:
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DATE YEAR
24H 15:0501/0402
MODE: 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
12 hour example:
3. Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter
the date using the
BUTTONS or the [ / ]
buttons. For example, for 1st April
01 04.
enter
4. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter
the last two digits of the year using
NUMBER BUTTONS or the
the
[ / ] buttons. For example, for
2002 enter
enter
02. For the year 2003
03.
5. Press the SET button to store the time
and date.
NOTE:
• You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.
NUMBER
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR
12H 03:05PM 01/04 02
MODE: 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
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BASIC OPERATION
SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)
A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection diagram on page 4.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO TAPES
VIDEO TAPES
• If you use only good quality video tapes, generally it will not be necessary to clean the video heads.
• If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be "snowy", or even disappear.
• To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.
• Use video tapes which carry the mark.
SECAMPAL
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before operating.
PLAYBACK
1.
Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
2. Carefully push a pre-recorded video
tape into the tape compartment. This will switch the VCR on.
• If the record-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback as soon as the video tape has been loaded.
3. Press the PLAY/X2 button to
start playback.
PLAY / X2
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Record protection tab
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PLAY / X2
DISPLAY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
AM/PM
SLOW
TAPE
SPEED
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
231
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 button again.
PLAY / X2
• To revert to normal playback, press the PLAY/X2 button again.
• To stop the video tape, press STOP .
• To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.
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.
SUPER P.
PICTURE DISTURBANCE DURING PLAYBACK
This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation flashes on the on-screen
display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape:
During PLAYBACK of a video tape.
• Press
CHANNEL or to position picture interference off the TV screen.
(Manual Tracking)
• Press
CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
Press the PLAY/X2 button to start the video tape
1.
playing.
PLAY / X2
2. To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL .
• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press
or .
• 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
using the
• Press the
CHANNEL or during slow motion playback.
PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.
PLAY / X2
CHANNEL
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 Pause and Slow functions.
• PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1.
Press STOP to stop the video tape.
2. Press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote control or on
the VCR front panel.
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP .
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
During playback to select search mode, press the
1.
FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons on
the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.
2. Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.
OR
3. To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press
FAST FORWARD or REWIND again.
FF REW
PLAY / X2
FF
FF REW
REW
REW FF
PLAY / X2
REC
TAPE
SPEED
SLOW
STOP
PAUSE/STILL
DPSS
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
on the remote control or on the VCR front panel.
To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press the button.
For example, for channel 24, press the button then press
NUMBER BUTTONS
CHANNEL / buttons
2 4.
on the VCR remote
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BASIC OPERATION
IMMEDIATE RECORDING CONTINUED
TAPE SPEED SELECTION
Your VCR has three tape speeds: SP (Standard Play) , LP
(Long Play) and EP (Extended Play).
Press the
control or on the VCR front panel to select the desired
setting.
It is recommended that EP recordings are only played back on the VCR on which they were
originally recorded.
You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.
TAPE SPEED button on the remote
1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.
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 .
Cassette Length
Recording Time
E-240 In Minutes
SP 240 LP 480 EP 720
0
REW FF
PLAY / X2
REC
TAPE
SPEED
SLOW
STOP
DPSS
REMOTE CONTROL
PAUSE/STILL
6. To stop recording, press STOP once.
SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
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
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
symbol.
• 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 VIDEO Plus+ numbers published in TV listings (refer to your daily newspaper or TV magazine).
1. Press the Plus Code button on the remote
control.
2. Enter the Plus Code number from the TV
listing using the
NOTE:
• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current VIDEO Plus+ number. If this happens press required and enter the correct VIDEO Plus+ number.
TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the
PLUSCODE NO . -
→
NUMBER BUTTONS.
CLEAR to delete the numbers as
ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y
3.
Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.
• If you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use
[/]to select the
WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate.
4. Press the SET button to confirm.
SET
TIMER
AUDIO
ON/OFF
OUT
MENU SET
PLUSCODE
231
456
REMOTE CONTROL
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO BACK
CLEAR
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
MENU
SELECT
BUTTONS
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
VIDEO Plus+ 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.
NUMBER BUTTONS, for
DATE PR START STOP 21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
PR : CH3 2  : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
1/2
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BASIC OPERATION
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 either standard play (SP),
long play (LP) or extended play (EP) as
required.
SET
7. 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.
8. When you have completed entering the timer
settings, press the
remove the menu from the TV screen.
MENU button to
9. Ensure that the tape on which you
6.
DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
SP / LP /
 : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
EP : T
APE SP
EED
7.
PLUSCODE NO . -
→
ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y
1/2
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.
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
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
select
TIMER. Press the SET button to
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.
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.
SET
NUMBER BUTTONS. If you
0 9 (9th), then 0 7 (July).
menu select button to
NUMBER BUTTONS. For
SET
AM/PM button on the remote
ZERO
TIMER
ON/OFF
MENU SET
PLUSCODE
REMOTE CONTROL
3.
V I DEOPL US +
TIMER
MOD E SET UP
SKIP
AUDIO
OUT
SEARCH
BACK
CLEAR
231
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
MENU SCREEN
MENU
MENU
SELECT
BUTTONS
4.
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07 -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
5.
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
1/2
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BASIC OPERATION
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 either standard play
(SP), long play (LP) or extended play (EP) as
required.
10. 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
11. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press the
remove the menu from the TV screen.
MENU button to
7.
DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
9.
DATE PR START STOP 21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
12. 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.
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 STOP to cancel the recording. If there are further
recordings to be made, the VCR will return to Timer Standby.
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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
TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the
1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press[ / ]to select TIMER. Press the
SET
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
SET
SET button to select.
3. Press[/]to highlight the setting to be
changed and correct it by using the[ / ] or the NUMBER BUTTONS.
4. When all corrections are complete press the
SET
SET button to confirm, then press the MENU button to exit.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E SET UP
 : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
CANCELLING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A
RECORDING above.
2. To cancel a delayed recording, press
[ / ]to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press CLEAR.
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
3. Press the MENU button to exit.
NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF
button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
AUDIO AND YOUR VCR
HI-FI STEREO SOUND
Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set
so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the
AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you
can use the
AUDIO OUT button as follows:
• Press the speakers.
• Press the speakers.
• Press the speakers.
• Pressing the heard.
AUDIO OUT button once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH
L will appear on the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT button again. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH
R will appear on the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT button a third time and the MONO track will be sent to BOTH
L and R will not appear on the VCR display.
AUDIO OUT button a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be
L and R will appear on the VCR display.
NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND
Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to receive the mono signal. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this follow the procedure below:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
main menu on the screen.
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select MODE then press the confirm.
• The MODE menu will be displayed with NICAM selected.
3. Press [ / ]to select OFF.
ET
SET button to
➝NICAM AUTO 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
AUDIO PHONO LEADS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
RF CONNECTION CABLE
SON/VIDEO
LINE1(I)IN
(L1/I)
/OUT
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
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AUDIO OUT
L and R
+
AMPLIFIER
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
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ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE
CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING
When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording.
When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically.
To display the amount of video tape remaining:
1. Load the video tape into the VCR
2. Press DISPLAY on the remote control as many times as necessary until “R” appears on
the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes. By pressing the change between long play and standard play.
For example, in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:
TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will
in long play 2 hours 46 minutes is left on the tape:
in extended play 4 hours 9 minutes is left on the tape:
NOTES:
• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.
• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.
PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY
You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.
To use this feature:
1. Press the MENU button to display the
main menu on the screen.
2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to
select MODE.
3. Press the SET button.
SET
4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.
5. Press [/]to select ON or OFF.
6. Press the SET button to confirm and return
to the main menu screen.
SET
MODE MENU SCREEN
BLUE MUTE AU TO OFF
➝REPEAT ON OFF
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
S E T : EN T E R ME N U : E X I T
7. Press the MENU button to exit to normal screen.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE
PLAYING BACK AN S-VHS TAPE
S-VHS (super VHS) pre-recorded tapes give you a better quality playback picture with
increased detail and depth.
Your VCR will automatically recognise which type of tape is being used, VHS or S-VHS and
playback the appropriate standard accordingly.
NOTES:
• All of the VCR’s playback functions can be used during S-VHS playback, SLOW, PLAY/X2, VISUAL SEARCH, etc.
• Your VCR is S-VHS playback only, it will not record S-VHS.
• Some picture noise may be observed on the screen in Long Play (LP) mode.
PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE
NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used
in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a
PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.
Note that..
• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCR’s from this VCR.
• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape
Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.
• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no
picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.
• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at
the top and bottom of your screen.
• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a
fault with your VCR.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
LCD DISPLAY
TIME OF DAY
Shows current time of day, if the clock is set.
Press the
appears. For example, 21:20 appears:
DISPLAY button until the time of day
CHANNEL STATUS
Shows the current VCR channel preset. Press the
DISPLAY button until the channel number
appears, for example:
TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK
Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.
1. Press the DISPLAY button until tape
counter appears, for example:
2. To identify the current position on a video tape
press the
counter will appear:
When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press
The tape will rewind/advance to this point.
CLEAR button and the tape
ZERO BACK button.
NOTE:
• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The LCD display brightness can be changed to suit the ambient lighting in the room. Switch on the VCR (ensure the menu screen is not on) then press and hold the approximately 2 seconds. This will reduce the brightness of the VCR display. Repeat the process to change the display back to the previous setting.
DISPLAY button for
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ADVANCED OPERATION
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
MODE MENU SCREEN
NICAM AUTO OFF COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF REPEAT ON OF F
select MODE.
SET
3. Press the SET button.
4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select BLUE MUTE.
5. Press [/] menu select buttons to select
AUTO or OFF.
SET
6. Press SET to confirm and then MENU
to return to the normal screen
ON/OFF
PLUSCODE
OUT
SEARCH BACK
MENU SET
231
CLEAR
MODE OSD
REMOTE CONTROL
COLOUR
If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL may improve this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles may appear on black and white recordings.
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE above.
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR.
3. Press [/] menu select buttons to select AUTO or PAL.
SET
4. Press SET to confirm and then MENU to return to the normal screen.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE
SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE
You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:
1. Press PLAY/X2 to start the video tape
playing.
2. Press the SKIP SEARCH button on the
remote control.
The number of times you press
determines the forward search time.
• After searching, normal playback will resume automatically
DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)
Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.
DPSS / to locate a previous programme or the next programme.
Press
For example,
1. Load the video tape into the VCR.
2. Press DPSS three times. DPSS 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR
will fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.
3. Press DPSS once. DPSS -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will
rewind to locate the beginning of the current recording.
PLAY / X2
1 press = 30 seconds. 2 presses = 1 minute. 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
4 presses = 2 minutes.
SKIP SEARCH
DPSS Signals
Fast ForwardRewind
DPSS Number
Current tape position
4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP or PLAY/X2 .
PLAY / X2
NOTES:
• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes.
• The starting point of playback may vary.
• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT
You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as a camcorder, onto a video tape using your VCR.
For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:
Optional Scart connection (not supplied)
LINE1(I)IN
L
IN
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AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
/OUT
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
2(II)IN
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Mono/Stereo Camcorder
Connect your signal source (eg. Camcorder,
1.
Digital Camera etc) to the desired scart socket on the back of the VCR using the manufacturers recommended cable (not supplied).
2.
Ensure that the tape on which you wish to record is inserted into the VCR.
Press
3.
INPUT SELECT
control until the VCR display shows
4.
Press
to start recording.
REC
on the remote
L2
.
OTHER CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE!
• If you wish to record from a source connected to
LINE 1 IN/OUT, select
to start recording.
REC
Press
• If you wish to record from a source connected with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR (if fitted), select
to start recording.
REC
Press
L1
.
L3
.
Input Select
7809
➘
AM/PM
REW FF
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
INPUT SELECT
PLAY / X2
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
CHANNEL
AERIAL I
ENTREE ANT
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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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
flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK
has been activated.
Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end,
the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.
CHILD LOCK
button on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold the
starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.
CHILD LOCK
button for about 2 seconds.
NOTES:
• If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the indicator will flash on the VCR display.
• If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.
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OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION
If you have a separate decoder connected to the VCR’s L2 input as previously shown in the “Connecting the Cables” section, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.
If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:
• Press STANDBY
• Press TV/VCR on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will appear on the display.
to place the VCR in STAND-BY mode. OR
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL
• It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal.
To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.
Press
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
MENU
Press the [ / ] menu select
buttons to select SET UP. Press
confirm.
CHANNEL PRESET
highlighted. Press
Press [ / ] to select
[/]
Press
direction. Tuning will stop when a
channel is received. If it is not the
desired channel, press
continue tuning.
Press [ / ] to select
TUNING
the sharpest colour picture is obtained.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
7.
If you connect an independent
decoder, you must press [ / ] to
select DECODER, then select
to turn the decoder function ON.
.
will be
SET
.
CHANNEL
to start tuning in either
[/]
FINE
. Press and hold
[/]
to
SET
to
until
[/]
8. Press [ / ] to select SKIP.
The SKIP function determines whether
the channel can be selected when
using the
instead of the
CHANNEL /
NUMBER BUTTONS.
9. Press [/] to select ON or OFF for
this option.
CHANNE L PRE SET
CHANNEL SORT CLOCK
.
PRESET 1
➔
CHANNEL CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OF F SKIP ON OF F
MENU SET
PLUSCODE
4
7
REMOTE CONTROL
231
5
8
6
9
▲
▲
CLEAR
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
10. Press SET to confirm.
11. Press MENU to leave this function.
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER
Press the MENU button.
1.
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
SET
select SET UP. Press the
confirm.
3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press
SET
SET button to confirm.
the
SET button to
2.
V I DEOPL US TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
5.
MENU SCREEN
4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press
SET
SET button to confirm.
the
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
1CH43 7 13 2CH54 8 14 3CH65 9 15 4CH21 10 16 5CH50 1 1 17 6 CH 3 2 12 18
MOVE 1/5
6.
1 CH 3 2 713 2CH43 8 14 3CH54 9 15 4CH65 10 16 5CH21 11 17 6CH50 1 2 18
MENU
MOVE 1/5
SET
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
Remote Control
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
DELETING CHANNELS
If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory, you can follow the procedure below.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select SET UP. Press the SET button to
confirm.
SET
3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press
the SET button to confirm.
SET
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 CLEAR button
to return to the CHANNEL SORT menu or press
2.
MENU SCREEN
V I DEOPL US TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
5.
1 CH 5 0 713 2CH32 8 14 3CH43 9 15 4CH54 10 16 5CH65 11 17 6CH21 1 2 18
CANCEL 1 / 5
6.
1CH32 7 13 2CH43 8 14 3CH54 9 15 4CH65 10 16 5CH21 1 1 17 61218
CANCEL 1 / 5
the MENU button to leave the MENU
function.
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
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MENU
Remote Control
SET
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
SET
select SET UP. Press the
confirm.
SET button to
3.
SET UP
CHANNEL PRES E T CHANNEL SORT
CLOCK
3. Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press the
SET
SET button to confirm.
4. Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock.
5. Press [/] to select TIME. Enter the time
using the
[ / ] buttons. If the minutes or hours are
less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12
hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing the
AM/PM button on the remote control.
NUMBER BUTTONS or the
6. Press [/] to select DATE. Enter the date
using the
[ / ] buttons. For example, for 1st April
enter
NUMBER BUTTONS or the
01 04.
7. Press [/] to select YEAR. Enter the last
two digits of the year using the
BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for
2002 enter
02. For the year 2003 enter 03.
NUMBER
 : SELECT  : CHANGE SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
4.
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DATE YEAR
24H 0:00 01/04 02
MODE: 24H / 12H  : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
Remote Control
MENU
SET
8. Press the SET button to confirm.
SET
NOTE:
• You will need to update the clock for Summer/Winter daylight saving.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR DISPLAY
1. TIMER RECORD indicator.
2. VCR MODE indicator.
3. TAPE MOTION STATUS
indicator
4. RECORDING indicator.
5. AUDIO OUTPUT indicator.
6. CHILD LOCK indicator.
7. TAPE SPEED indicator.
8. VIDEO PROGRAMMING
SYSTEM/PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.
9. DECODER indicator.
10. CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER,
TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL PRESET STATUS .
NOTE:
• Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.
SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR
If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that playback picture is shown on the TV.
In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.
You can manually override this by pressing TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.
TV/VCR on the remote control. Now the
• Pressing
TV/VCR again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display.
If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you
can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the
MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.
1. AUTO, the current mode and channel
number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an operation or number button is pressed.
2. FULL., all the active features will also be shown
on screen.
Programme number and channel Tape Status NICAM signal Audio output mode Tape speed
Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter
3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape
counter and amount of tape remaining.
1.
■ 1CH59
SP L R
NICAM STEREO
2.
■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM
SP L R
22:00 REM1:05
9/07 02 0:00.00
STEREO
3.
4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display
from the screen.
REM 1:05
0:00.00
NOTES:
• The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.
• The VCR will return to display
• If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
1. each time it is switched on.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: Six Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines Hi-Fi audio recording system: Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo
Hi-Fi VHS standard
Maximum playing time: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette in 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 Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP)
11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)
7.8mm/s Extended Play (EP) 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: 17 W approx. (Standby power consumption < 3W) 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, Line3: -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);
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;
Wow and Flutter: <0.005% Wrm (JIS A) Dimensions: 430(W) x 220(D) x 93(H) mm Weight: 2.8 kg (approx.) Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,
remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)
• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous improvement.
• No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
Mastercare didtal support line: Tel.
Ireland)
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to
the VCR.
Auto Installation screen does not appear when the VCR is switched on OR Auto Installation is not complete.
POWER
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
Display is not working. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
VCR will not operate -
display and the red timer standby indicator is illuminated.
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.
08700 100484
appears in VCR
REC or
during office hours
• Check all the cables are correctly
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of
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
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
• Check all connecting cables.
• Adjust the tracking using the
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV
• Programme may not carry stereo.
• The record-protection tab has been
(or (01)878 1630 if telephoning from
connected.
your TV.
by plugging another appliance in).
disengage timer.
hours.
/
buttons
VCR CHANNEL
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.
with a SCART lead.
removed from the cassette.
.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
RECORDING The VIDEO Plus+
system does not record desired programme.
TAPE
TRANSPORT/
MECHANISM
REMOTE
CONTROL
OTHER
PROBLEMS
Tape can not be loaded.
Rewind is not possible.
The VCR can not be operated by remote control.
Picture does not change even though the VCR CHANNEL
/
buttons
pressed.
Desired channel position can not be selected.
No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.
Not possible to view picture or playback through AERIAL OUT.
Desired channel has interference.
No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is on the video channel.
are
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
• Make sure the tape is not at the start.
• Remote control is too far away from the main unit.
• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.
• 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 37, RF CHANNEL TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)
• Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = BBC1 and VCR preset 14 = BBC1 (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)
• TV aerial may need adjusting.
• Check all connecting cables.
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VCR RESET
1. Press the STOP button on the front of the VCR.
2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL UP buttons together on the front
of the VCR for 10 seconds.
STOP
CHANNEL
K
✔ 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)
SET
VCR RF
6. Press the SET button to store.
(White text blue background)
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 5. 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 Mastercare digital support line 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 Mastercare digital support line on the number given below.
Mastercare digital support line: Tel: 08700-100484 (office hours)
(or (01)878 1630 if telephoning from Ireland)
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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