Sharp VC-S2000GM Operating Manual

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

Important notes on your VCR .......................................................................................................2

Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

Connecting the VCR to the TV, aerial and satellite receiver.................................................... 4

Alternative Connection ................................................................................................................. 5

Auto Installation .............................................................................................................................. 6

BASIC OPERATION

Scart lead connection (not supplied) ....................................................................................... 10

Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .......................................................................10

How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................. 10

Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12

Direct TV recording ......................................................................................................................14

How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 15

How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................17

ADVANCED OPERATION

Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 20

Audio dubbing.............................................................................................................................. 22

Digital display................................................................................................................................ 24

Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................25

Mode selection............................................................................................................................. 27

Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 29

Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 30

Recording from other equipment ..............................................................................................31

Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................32

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

Powersave mode .........................................................................................................................33

Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 34

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 35

Satellite receiver installation........................................................................................................ 36

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 37

Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 40

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 40

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display .......................................................................................................................41

Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 41

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 42

Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 43

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 44

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................45

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 47

Sharp Super Picture ...............................................................................................11

3D-Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)/Time Base Correction (TBC).......................11

Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 11

Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 12

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

S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) ........................................................................13

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 19

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

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

Playing back an NTSC tape .................................................................................26

Super-VHS (S-VHS).................................................................................................. 26

Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 29

Digital Programme Search System (DPSS) .......................................................... 29

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 37

Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 38

Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 39

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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.

TV OPERATE

your remote control refer to page (ii)..

TV/ VCR

CHANNEL

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Battery cover

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

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

To fit the batteries into the remote control

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

battery cover back into position.

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.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE VCR TO THE TV, AERIAL AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect the VCR to the mains

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

Connect your

DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR.

ANTENNA IN

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

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

AERIAL IN

socket.

Optional

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and

LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.

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

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SCART (not supplied). If you

BACK OF TELEVISION

• Do not connect a SCART lead if you wish to tune the VCR RF channel, depending on your TV.

• To obtain stereo sound output, connect your stereo TV to the AUDIO OUT terminals using audio phono leads or to the LINE 1 IN/OUT terminal using SCART leads as shown.

• Sound from RF OUT terminal is MONO only.

• If your TV has more than 1 SCART socket, refer to your TV operation manual for correct SCART connection to the VCR.

• For NEXTVIEW LINK operation, a fully wired scart cable must be used.

✔

The VCR is correctly connected

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

ALTERNATIVE CONNECTION

S-VIDEO

The conventional input and output sockets of a VCR are the luminance signal (Y) and the colour signal (C) combined, which are recorded on the video tape. The S-Video Socket allows separate transmission of signals to enhance picture clarity.

BACK OF TELEVISION

AMPLIFIER

AUDIO CABLE

(ALTERNATIVE)

S-VIDEO CABLE

RF CABLE

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

MAINS CABLE

ANTENNA IN

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

The Audio out sockets on the VCR must be connected to either the TV or a separate amplifier when using the S-Video connection for Audio to be heard.

✔

The VCR is correctly connected

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL

If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically

install the satellite channels using this feature. 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 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.

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

reflected infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it

unimpeded.

Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-99 on your

satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 99 channels - refer to your satellite

receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.

Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.

• 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.

• See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual.

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

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

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 TV. Select an unused

channel on your TV for your VCR (there

may be a dedicated video channel refer

to your TV operation manual).

Example:

Press

display the ideal RF channel.

•

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

. The VCR will search and

STOP

CAUTION:

If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer

to RF through ON/OFF below.

VCR

Tune the selected channel on your TV

(refer to your TV manual) until the menu

screen appears.

SET

Press

and continue with the installation.

to store the RF channel setting

AUTO I NSTALLATI ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

AUTOMAT ISCHE EI NSTELLUNG

ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE DRÜCKEN . SE T : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE

Blue background with White Text

NOTE:

• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after

Step 3 using [ / ] keys.

RF THROUGH ON/OFF:

• If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your

VCR can be turned OFF and ON at Point 3 by pressing the

continue with the installation. This will help minimise interference.

The TV is tuned to the VCR.

✔

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CLEAR

button then

INSTALLLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

Press [ / ] to select your language

and press

Press [ / ] to select your country and press

Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is connected to your VCR and then press

to confirm

SET

SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.

• If you do have a satellite receiver connected to the VCR continue from point

• If you

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

do not

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

Mode OSD

channels your VCR has tuned in. Press displayed on your TV screen for approximately the clock screen will appear, refer to

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

to confirm.

SET

to confirm.

SAT RECE I VER

SAT CONTROL ON OFF ➔ INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

-----------

have a satellite receiver

SET

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

 :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU : EX I T

to exit. The correct Time and Date should be

seconds. If the clock is not automatically set,





MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

: CHANGE

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

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

Points 10-15. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

10.

11.

Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

12.

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

If the VCR is not connected to the satellite receiver as shown previously:

Your satellite receiver should be connected to the Antenna (RF in on the back of the VCR) select RF IN using [ / ] You will need to tune the VCR into the Satellite receiver.

Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

ii.

iii.

Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ] again. Continue until you see a satellite channel. By pressing the This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in.

Mode OSD

button, the VCR will change to a blue background.

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

13.

Press [ / ] to select SAT NO. Turn to the table at the end of this manual. Look for the make of your satellite receiver and use the code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channel 12.

14.

If your satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12, press will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few minutes).

15.

The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView 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.) On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. By pressing the help you see which channels your VCR has tuned in. Press 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

Mode OSD

SETTING THE CLOCK

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

CHANNELS

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

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 14.

• If your satellite receiver is not listed at the end of this manual or after entering all the numbers listed for your receiver, the satellite receiver preset channel has still not changed to 12, enter

12. If it has, continue from point 14. If not, press to select until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 14.

• If there is still no response from your satellite receiver, try adjusting its position to improve the Infra Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.

• Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 99, or when all the 99 VCR preset channels have been used.

• The VCR will place all found terrestrial channels starting at preset 1, then all satellite

channels from the first available preset channel after the terrestrial channels.

0 0 1

, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel

NUMBER BUTTONS

to confirm the VCR

SET

to exit. The correct

MANUALLY

MANUALLY SORTING

0 0 2

and re-check. Continue

to enter the first

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

If you replace your satellite receiver, you will need to follow the complete autoinstallation procedure to tune your VCR to the satellite receiver. This is because your new satellite receiver will not over-write the previous satellite channels in your VCR.

If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see

SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION

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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 for VHS and S-VHS ET recording and playback.

• Use video tapes with the for Super VHS recordings and playback.

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. To start playback, press

PLAY/X2 ( ) once.

Record protection tab

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

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

• To revert to normal playback, press

• To stop the video tape, press

• To eject the tape press

EJECT on the VCR.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

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

to ON. To turn

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

3D-DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR)/TIME BASE CORRECTION (TBC)

3D-DNR will reduce the black, white and colour noise, enhancing the picture quality. TheTBC

will reduce jitter and fluctuation. Both functions are linked together and only work during playback. Select ON or OFF by pressing the

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)

CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PLAY/X2 ( ) again.

STOP ().

3D-DNR/TBC button on the front of the VCR .

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

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

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

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

CHANNEL or .

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

• Press

PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.

CHANNEL or during slow

NOTES:

• When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard.

• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Pause and Slow functions.

• PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

Press

front panel.

To stop fast forward/rewind, press

( ) to stop the video tape.

STOP

FAST FORWARD

()/

REWIND

STOP

( ) on the remote control or on the VCR

().

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

During playback for continuous search mode, press

REWIND

To decrease the speed, press

remote control or VCR front panel again.

Press

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

FAST FORWARD

PLAY/X2

( ) to resume playback.

FAST FORWARD

( ) /

REWIND

()/

( ) on the

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 by using the number buttons on the remote control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing

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

For example, for channel 24, press

CHANNEL

AM/PM

then press 2 4.

[or].

AM/PM

TAPE SPEED SELECTION

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

TAPE SPEED

to select the desired setting.

button on the remote control

Cassette Length

E-240 In Minutes

SP 240

Recording Time

LP 480

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

Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for a more detailed explanation of VHS/S-VHS cassettes and formats.

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BASIC OPERATION

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

S-VHS ET (EXPANSION TECHNOLOGY)

By selecting this function, your VCR will record a virtual S-VHS recording on a standard VHS

tape. This will help increase picture quality. This function will only work when S-VHS in the Mode

Menu is selected to Auto and the VCR is in SP mode.

EET

• High Grade tapes are highly recommended for Super VHS

• It is recommended that you mark your cassette with Super VHS recorded in the Super VHS

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

EET

format.

recording.

, if it has been

EET

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

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

3. To start recording, press REC ().

4. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL ().

5. To continue recording, press REC ().

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

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR.

2. Select the channel you wish to record on the

VCR.

3. To start recording, press REC ().

STOP 15:30

4. To specify a stop time, press REC ().

5. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay

the stop time by 10 minutes.

6. 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

protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

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REC ( ) the tape is record

BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

This feature can only be used with nexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible tv’s.

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

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR.

• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

1. To start the recording, press and hold DIRECT TV REC for 2 seconds.

2. To pause during recording, press PAUSE ().

3. To continue recording, press REC ().

4. To stop recording, press STOP ().

NOTES:

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

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

TIMER RECORDING

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

1. NexTView

2. Showview

3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format. Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV con-

trols, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press VCR in STANDBY mode.

will be shown on the display.

NOTES:

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

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

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

• During recording, press STOP ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-

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TIMER ON/OFF

once to place the

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.

SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings...

SHOWVIEW

Press

Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV listing using the

on the remote control

NUMBER BUTTONS

TIMER ON/OFF

SHOWVIEW NO. -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y DA I L Y

before starting.

NOTE:

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

Press [ / ] 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.

Press

to confirm..

SET

CLEAR

to delete the numbers as required

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 SHOWVIEW menu, and re-enter the correct SHOWVIEW number

The first time that you use SHOWVIEW to make a recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be highlighted on the menu.

Enter the channel you wish to record using

the

NUMBER BUTTONS

you wish to record channel 2 press VCR will remember this for the future.

, for example if

. The

0 2

DATE PR START STOP

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

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

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

NOTES:

You may also access the SHOWVIEW menu by the following procedure:

Press

i. ii.

The SHOWVIEW option will be highlighted. Press

Continue from step 2 above.

SET

to confirm.

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

7. If you wish to change the RECORDING

SPEED, use the [ / ] to highlight SP.

Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP), long play (LP) or extended play (EP), as required.

8. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use

[ / ] to highlight the final column. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (

✱ = ON - = OFF).

9. Press SET to confirm the programme. The

SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further SHOWVIEW recordings repeat this procedure.

10. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR

in TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

TAPE

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP-

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

VPS/PDC ✱ :ON - :OFF

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

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NOTES:

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

• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed.

• During recording, press recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY.

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

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance. The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected

from the manual clock setting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.

SETTING A RECORDING

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

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

2. Press MENU .

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

confirm.

4. The position which is initially highlighted is the

next available timer record entry. Press confirm this.

• The display will automatically show today's date. Either: If this is the date you wish to make the recording on, press Or: enter the recording date using the[ /

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

NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two

SET to confirm this.

0 9 (9th), then 0 7

5. Then press SET to confirm.

6. If you want to make additional recordings at

the same time each day or week, use [ /

] or select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press

SET to confirm.

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

NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to

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

SET to confirm.

AM/PM button on the remote control.

TIMER ON/OFF before starting.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E

SET to

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET :ENTER MENU: EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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

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

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

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

1/2

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

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

NUMBER BUTTONS hours first then minutes

(when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' before the number), for example for 21:05 start, press

2 1 0 5. Then press SET to confirm.

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

press

2 2 3 0.

10. If you wish to change the RECORDING

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

[ / ] to select standard play (SP), long play (LP), or extended play (EP), as required.

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

[/] to highlight the final column. Using the

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

12. Press SET to confirm.

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

13. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

MENU to remove the menu

14. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR

in TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on the display.

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

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

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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

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

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

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

1/2

NOTES:

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

• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed.

• During recording, press recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY.

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

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BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press

TIMER ON/OFF to exit.

2. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

3. Press MENU.

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

confirm.

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

• You can check the settings and change or cancel them.

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. If you wish to change a delayed recording,

press [ / ] to highlight the recording, then press

SET.

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

changed and correct it by using the[ / ]

NUMBER BUTTONS.

or the

4. When all corrections are complete press SET,

then press

CANCELLING A RECORDING

MENU.

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

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

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

CLEAR.

3. Press MENU.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E SET UP

 : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

1/2

NOTE:

• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF button to return the VCR to TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY mode.

GB-19

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

• Pressing

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

appear on the VCR display.

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

appear on the VCR display.

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

will disappear from the VCR display.

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

appear on the VCR display.

NICAM/IGR HI-FI STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record programmes broadcast in NICAM or IGR sound (the factory pre-set condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM or IGR sound may not be stereo, this depends on the programme being received. Audio is automatically recorded in two different ways:

(i) Hi-Fi: Using specialised rotary heads, two audio signals are recorded on to the tape. These will be stereo, mono or bilingual depending on the sound being received.

(ii) Normal: A mono recording is also made on the conventional analogue audio track.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

➝NICAM AUTO OFF

COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM

3. Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

4. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

5. Press SET, to return to the menu screen.

6. Press MENU, 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 CHANNEL / .

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

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

• NICAM sound may not be stereo.

GB-20

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 OUT

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

S-VIDEO CABLE

AMPLIFIER

RF CONNECTION CABLE

ANTENNA IN

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

AERIAL IN

RF-OUT

GB-21

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO DUBBING

RECORDING SOUND ON TO A VIDEO TAPE (AUDIO DUBBING)

This feature enables you to add narration or background music to a pre-recorded tape.

• The audio signal will be recorded on the mono track. The Hi-Fi track will remain unchanged:

Connect your audio equipment to AUDIO IN L-R terminals on the front of your VCR.

If a microphone is to be used, connect it to your audio equipment.

1. Connect the audio source to the AUDIO

IN L-R terminals on the front of the VCR as shown above.

2. Insert the pre-recorded tape into the

VCR.

3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to view the

recording.

4. If you wish to listen to the original Hi-Fi

track while you are recording the new dubbed audio track you will need to set AUDIO MIX to ON in the MODE menu.

5. Press PAUSE/STILL () when you

reach the point on the tape where you want audio dubbing to start.

6. Press A.DUB (A.DUB will be shown

on your TV).

NOTE: The input source will be

automatically changed to L3 (Front phono jacks).

7. Press PAUSE/STILL () to start audio

dubbing.

8. Press STOP ( ) to finish audio dubbing

(

A.DUB will disappear from your TV).

AUDIO SOURCE

II A. DUB L3

GB-22

ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO DUBBING

PLAYING BACK AN AUDIO DUBBED TAPE

• If you want to listen to the original and the new dubbed audio signal simultaneously, you will

need to set AUDIO MIX to ON.

• You can change the audio output by pressing the AUDIO OUT button on the remote

control. Refer to the table below.

AUDIO MIX AUDIO OUT MODE VCR DISPLAY RESULT

Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R

channels) and dubbed audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (L channel)

plus dubbed audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (R channel)

plus dubbed audio

Press

on the screen.

Hi-Fi and Mono audio

, to display the main menu

MODE MENU SCREEN

Press [ / to select MODE.

Press

Press [ / ] to select AUDIO MIX.

Press [ / ] to select ON.

Press

SET

, to return to the menu screen.

, to exit to the normal screen.

AUDIO MIX ON OFF

➞

16:9 AUTO OFF

POWERSAVE ON OFF

▼▼ 2/2 ▼▼

▲▼ :SELECT :CHANGE

SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

▲

NOTES: .

• Do not start audio dubbing until AUTO or MANUAL tracking has been completed as the

audio signal will not be recorded correctly.

• Because the audio signal is recorded onto the mono track any previous recording on

this track will be erased.

• If AUDIO MIX in the mode menu is set to OFF, no sound will be heard during audio

dubbing.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press

DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For example,

21:20 appears:

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 DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for

example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press

CLEAR on the remote control or COUNTER

RESET on the VCR’s control

panel and the tape counter will appear:

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

ZERO BACK The tape will

NOTE:

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

GB-24

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording.

When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically.

To display the amount of video tape remaining:

1. Load the video tape into the VCR

2. Press DISPLAY on the remote control as many times as necessary until “R” appears on

the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes.

For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

NOTES:

• Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.

• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.

PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY

You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.

To use this feature:

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select REPEAT.

5. Press [ / ] to select ON.

6. Press SET.

7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

MODE MENU SCREEN

BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

AUD I O MI X ON OFF

16.9 AUTO OFF POWERSAVE ON OF F

 2/2 

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

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

GB-25

ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

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.

SUPER-VHS (S-VHS)

Your VCR is capable of recording and playing back on an S-VHS cassette. This standard of video cassette will give you increased picture quality. You will only be able to record S-VHS if S-VHS in the Mode Menu is selected to AUTO.

GB-26

ADVANCED OPERATION

MODE SELECTION

MEN U

SHOWVIEW

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

: SELECT



SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

NICAM AUTO OF F

→

COLOUR AU TO PAL MESECAM BLUE MUTE AU TO OF F REPEAT ON OFF AUD I O M I X ON OFF 16:9 AUTO OF F POWERSAVE AUTO OFF



SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

 2/2 



: SELECT



: CHANGE



Press

to display the main menu on the

screen. The main menu has four options

including MODE.

To access the mode menu highlight MODE

using the [ / ] buttons, then press

SET

Highlight the option to be changed using

the [ / ] buttons. Press [ / ] to

select AUTO, ON or OFF as appropriate,

press

SET

then

to return to the

normal screen.

NICAM.

Selecting OFF will disable the

NICAM sound reception.

COLOUR.

If the VCR is playing a poor quality

recording, the picture may turn black and

white. Selecting PAL or MESECAM may reduce

this (depending on the recording), although

coloured speckles will appear on black and

white recordings.

BLUE MUTE.

This enables the blue background colour. That is, the TV screen will be blue if

a TV channel with no signal is selected, an unrecorded section of tape is played or the quality

of the recording on the tape is poor. Select OFF to disable this feature.

REPEAT.

If you want to playback repeatedly an entire video tape, this feature will

automatically rewind at the end of the tape and replay. This function enables or disables this

feature.

AUDIO MIX.

When this function is switched ON the VCR will playback both Hi-Fi and Mono

audio tracks.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

MODE SELECTION

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING.

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which

should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the

operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu.

A scart connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET L1) and the TV.

During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

NOTES:

• Not all pre recorded tapes are compatible with 16:9 playback.

• This feature must be supported by TV’s equipped with 16:9 switching.

• 16:9 format recording can only be made from L2 scart input.

POWERSAVE.

This feature allows the VCR power consumption to be ≤1Watt in POWERSAVE

mode. Auto POWERSAVE mode will engage if the VCR is not operated for 3 hours.



S - VHS AUTO OFF

L1 OUT COMP . Y/C L2 I N COMP . Y/C



: SELECT



SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

2/2





: CHANGE



S-VHS.

Selecting Auto will enable your VCR to

record in Super-VHS format provided an S-VHS

cassette is being used, or in the S-VHS ET

(Expansion Technology) format when using a

VHS cassette and the S-VHS ET button on the VCR

front panel is pressed (S-VHS ET will only work in SP

mode).

L1 OUT.

You can select the output of L1 to be either a composite signal where one path is

used for the video information or a Y/C signal, where the luminance (Y) and the colour (C)

information are separated and two paths are used for the video information. This will enhance

picture quality.

The input of L2 can be changed between composite input or Y/C input. Y/C input will

L2 IN.

enhance the picture quality.

GB-28

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:

Press

PLAY/X2

Press

• After searching, normal playback

SKIP SEARCH

The number of times you press determines the forward search time.

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.

Press

DPSS

For example,

Load the video tape into the VCR.

DPSS

Press fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.

Press

DPSS

to locate the beginning of the current recording.

( ) to start the video tape playing.

on the remote control.

SKIP SEARCH

to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

three times. A 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR will

once. A -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind

1 press = 30 seconds 2 presses = 1 minute 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds 4 presses - 2 minutes

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 1

RECORDING 2

DPSS Number

To cancel the search before it has finished, press

-1

Current tape position

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

STOP

RECORDING 5

( ) or

Fast ForwardRewind

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.

GB-29

ADVANCED OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

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

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

Switch on the TV. Open the door on the remote control and point the unit at the TV.

Hold down

remote control and the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press

TV BRAND SET

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

To turn the TV on from standby mode hold

TV BRAND SET

about 2 seconds.

TV BRAND SET

and

on the VCR

(Sharp TV) for

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

•

TV OPERATE

•

TV INPUT SELECT

TV CH

•

TV VOL

• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case hold down

TV BRAND SET

mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

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

Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.

Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the

screen.

/ Increases or decreases the volume.

Changes the TV channels.

, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by

TV BRAND BUTTON TV BRAND BUTTON

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

GB-30

ADVANCED OPERATION

DISPLAY

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder, onto a video tape using your VCR.

For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:

Optional SCART connection (not supplied).

(R)

(L/MONO)

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA IN

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.

Load tape into the VCR.

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

INPUT SELECT

Press until the VCR display shows L2.

on the remote control

AM/PM

INPUT SELECT

AUDIO O

If you wish to record from a source connected to

LINE 1 IN/OUT, select

If you wish to record from a source connected

with audio/video phono leads or an S-Video cable to the sockets behind the front panel door, select

Press

to start the recording.

REC

SLOW

S-VIDEO

DPSS

VIDEO

ZERO BA

L - AUDIO - R

LINE IN 3

NOTES:

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

• S-Video connection has priority over the Video connection when both are connected to the L3 input.

• To Record/Playback audio when connected via the S-Video input you must also connect the audio phono leads (L3).

GB-31

ADVANCED OPERATION

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the descrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.

When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.

If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:

• Press

If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.

STANDBY

[TV/VCR]

appear on the display.

to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR

on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will

GB-32

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

POWERSAVE MODE

ENABLING POWERSAVE MODE

If you wish to use the POWERSAVE feature, it can be switched on within the Mode Menu Screen, this will automatically disable the STANDBY mode.

4. Press [ / ]to select POWERSAVE.

5. Press [ / ]to select ON.

Press screen.

Press [ / ]to select MODE.

Press SET.

to display the main menu on the

MODE MENU SCREEN

COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF REPEAT ON OFF AUD I O M I X ON OF F 16:9 AUTO OF F

➝POWERSAVE ON OF F

6. Press SET and then MENU to return to the

normal screen.

Press

STANDBY ( ) to place the VCR in POWERSAVE mode. The VCR digital display will

flash save for 5 seconds and will then appear blank. The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt. i.e., The VCR is now in the POWERSAVE

MODE.

AUTO POWERSAVE

If the VCR is not operated for more than 3 hours, the VCR will go into POWERSAVE mode and the digital display will appear blank.

DISENGAGING POWERSAVE MODE

Press STOP ( ) to use the VCR. (Other keys may also disengage POWERSAVE, such as the

CHANNEL /).

STANDBY MODE

The POWERSAVE feature must be OFF for the STANDBY mode to function. This will allow viewing through the VCR without AUTO POWERSAVE operating. Press VCR in standby mode.

STANDBY ( ) to place the

DISENGAGING STANDBY MODE

Press STOP ( ) to use the VCR.

NOTES:

• POWERSAVE mode will not operate when CHILDLOCK is engaged

• POWERSAVE/STANDBY will operate after auto rewind and cassette will eject.

• POWERSAVE/STANDBY will operate when TIMER is on.

• STANDBY will only operate when POWERSAVE is disabled.

• POWERSAVE will not operate if disabled via the MODE screen.

GB-33

SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR

CHILD LOCK

You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in POWERSAVE/ STANDBY, preventing children from operating the VCR.

TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK has been activated. Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in

its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold for about 2 seconds.

starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

NOTES:

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

• If power is interrupted for more than 1 hour (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.

GB-34

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

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

Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV.

• If you wish to tune a satellite or cable

• If you wish to tune a terrestrial channel

Press

SET UP

CHANNEL PRESET

highlighted. Press

MANUAL TUNING

highlighted. Press

PRESET

[ / ] to choose the required VCR preset channel.

If you have SATELLITE CONTROL set to ON continue from point 6. Otherwise continue from point

Press [ / ] to select Then choose the required source:

channel press to [ / ] select Then press [ / ] to select

CHANNEL

channel using [ / ] to step through each preset satellite channel until the channel you wish is displayed. Continue from point

press to [ / ] select CH. Continue from point

Press [ / ] to select

Press [ / ] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received. If it is not the desired channel, press [ / ] to continue tuning.

Press [ / ] to select

TUNING

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

. Press [ / ] to select

. Press

SET

to confirm.

will be

to confirm.

SET

will be

to confirm.

SET

will be highlighted. Press

SOURCE

SAT

. Enter preset satellite

NUMBER BUTTONS

CHANNEL

FINE

. Press and hold [ / ] until

SET UP CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

LANGUAGE

➔

PRESET 1 ARD 1 SOURCE CH / CC SAT CHANNE L CH2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OF F SKIP ON OFF

▲

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Press [ / ] to select the

10.

satellite receiver into VCR L2, as shown previously, leave decoder OFF. If you connect a decoder, as shown previously, you must use [ / ] to turn the decoder function ON. Refer to

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

DECODER

. This is preset to OFF. If you connect a

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MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

11. Press [ / ] to select SKIP. The

SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using

CHANNEL [ / ] instead of

the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

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

this option. Press

SET to confirm.

13. Press MENU to leave this function.

The VCR has 99 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV channels shown in the table. If you select CC on the menu, cable will be tuned first. Note that both cable and non-cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.

Station Signals

2/A 3/B

5/D

6/E

7/F

9/G

10/H

11/H1

12/H2

S11

21 22

U H F

68 69

● Available in Italy ▲ Available in Switzerland

Real

Channel

Numbers

CH:02 CH:03 CH:04 CH:05 CH:06 CH:07 CH:08

CH:09 CH:10 CH:11 CH:12 CH:13

CH:21

CH:22 : :

: CH:68 CH:69

Station Signals

S01/S21 S02/S22

C /S03/S23

S24 S25

C A

S1 S5

M1/S1 M2/S2

M10/S10

U1/S11

U10/S20

S21

S40 S41

Real

Channel

Numbers

CH:75 CH:76 CH:77 CH:78 CH:79 CH:80 CH:85

CC:01 CC:02

: CC:10 CC:11

: CC:20 CC:21

: CC:40 CC:41

SATELLITE RECEIVER INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after auto-installation without a satellite receiver it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. Follow the procedure below:

BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS

1. Press MENU.

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

SET to confirm.

3. CHANNEL PRESET will be

highlighted. Press

SET to confirm.

4. Press [ / ] to select SAT

RECEIVER. Press SET to confirm. The

satellite receiver screen will appear.

5. Follow points 10-15 in AUTO

INSTALLATION (satellite/cable box

control only).

6. Then press [ / ] to select SAT

PROG SEARCH. Press SET to confirm.

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

7. Then press MENU.

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM S EARCH

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM S EARCH

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MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

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

1. Press MENU.

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

to confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT.

SET to confirm.

Press

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press

SET to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be moved. Press

SET to confirm.

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

position for the channel. Press

SET to confirm.

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

procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are in your preferred

order, press

function.

MENU to leave the MENU

MENU SCREEN2.

MOD E

SET UP

1ARD 1 7 1 3 2ZDF 8 1 4 3RTL1 9 15 4RTL2 10 1 6 5 NDR3 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/6

1 NDR3 713 2ARD 1 8 1 4 3ZDF 9 1 5 4RTL1 10 1 6 5RTL2 11 1 7 61218

MOVE 1/6

NOTES:

If, when moving channels the picture becomes unclear and the on-scrren display is

unreadable, the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle between a blue background and

the normal picture.

The blue background will be shown until either another channel is selected or the MODE OSD

button is pressed again.

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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 MENU.

MENU SCREEN2.

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

to confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT.

SET to confirm.

Press

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

to confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be cancelled.

6. Press SET twice to cancel the channel.

7. When all the channels you wish have been

cancelled, press

MENU.

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

1ARD1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3 NDR3 9 15 4RTL1 10 16 5RTL2 11 17 6CH5 12 18

CANCEL 1 / 6

1ARD1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3RTL1 9 15 4RTL2 10 16 5CH5 11 17 6 12 18

CANCEL 1 / 6

NOTES:

If, when deleting channels the picture becomes unclear and the on-scrren display is

unreadable, the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle between a blue background and

the normal picture.

The blue background will be shown until either another channel is selected or the MODE OSD

button is pressed again.

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MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

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

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP.

Press

SET to confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT.

Press

SET to confirm.

4. Press [ / ] to highlight NAME.

Press

SETto confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be named. Press

SETto confirm.

6. Press [ / / / ] to rename the

channel. Press

SET to confirm.

7. If any more channels are to be renamed,

repeat procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are named correctly,

MENU to leave the MENU function.

press

MENU SCREEN2.

MOD E

SET UP

1ARD 1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3RTL1 9 15 4 CH4 10 16 5CH5 11 1 7 6CH6 12 1 8

NAME 1/6

1ARD 1 7 13 2ZDF 8 14 3RTL1 9 15 4 RTL2 10 16 5CH5 11 1 7 6CH6 12 1 8

NAME 1/6

NOTES:

If, when re-naming channels the picture becomes unclear and the on-scrren display is

unreadable, the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle between a blue background and

the normal picture.

The blue background will be shown until either another channel is selected or the MODE OSD

button is pressed again.

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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

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

1. Press MENU.

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

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

SET to confirm..

3. Press [ / ] to select LANGUAGE (the

last option).

ENGL I SH SVENSKA

DEUTSCH NEDERLANDS

FRANÇ A I S DANSK

I TAL I ANO NORSK

ESPAÑOL SUOM I

LANGUAGE

4. Then press SET.

5. Press [ / / / ] to select your

language. Then press

SET to confirm.

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

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

1. Press MENU. Press [ / ] to select SET

UP. Press SET to confirm.

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

confirm.

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

clock.

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

using the [ / ]. If the minutes are less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing on the remote control.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

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

using the [ / ]. For example, for 1st April enter

01 04.

NUMBER BUTTONS or

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

digits of the year using the

BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for

2000 enter

00. For the year 2001 enter 01.

NUMBER

7. Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is

OFF). Then press SET to confirm.

MODE T I ME DATE Y EAR

24H 0:00 1/01 00 *

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

SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T

CLOCK

NOTE:

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

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VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

12 3456

S-VHS

AM PM

STOP

1. AUDIO OUTPUT indicators.

2. TIMER indicator.

3. PLAY indicator.

4. RECORDING indicator.

5. STOP indicator.

6. VCR TAPE indicator.

7. PRESET indicator.

8. VCR mode indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/

PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

VCR

V PSPSP DC

DEC

10. DECODER indicator.

11. LONG PLAY/EXTENDED PLAY

indicator.

12. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

13. CHILD LOCK indicator.

14. AM/PM indicators.

15. S-VHS ET indicator.

16. S-VHS indicator

8 9

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

broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display.

• Pressing

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

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

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display. If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the

MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel

number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an operation or number button is pressed.

2. FULL., all the active features will also be shown

on screen.

These depend on model features

Programme number and channel Tape Status NICAM signal Audio output mode Tape speed L1 output status Comp or Y/C

Tape remaining Time Date Tape counter

■ 1CH59

SP L R COMP

NICAM STEREO

■ 1CH59 SUPER P . ON N I CAM

SP L R COMP

22:00 REM1:05

9/07 00 0:00.00

STEREO

3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape

counter and amount of tape remaining.

4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display

from the screen.

REM 1:05

0:00.00

NOTES:

• The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.

• The VCR will return to display

• If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

1. each time it is switched on.

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MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

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

. during installation with a satellite receiver. Look up your make of satellite receiver. Use the should be entered

NUMBER BUTTONS

0 0 8

MANUFACTURER CODES

AB SAT 123 ALBA 6,9,12,14,16,32,39,45,57,72,79,85 ALLSAT 9,14,85 AMSTRAD/FIDELITY ANKARO HANSEATIC 35,38,41,47,48,49,51,52,55,63,65,76,80,90,109,110 ARMSTRONG 2,9,12,20,22,36,41,59,73,74,82 BEST/DISKEXPRESS 75 BUSH 9,12,14,72,79 CAMBRIDGE 53 CHANNEL MASTER 12,41 DNT 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 ECHOSTAR/TECHNISAT/DNT/POLYTRON/RADEX 2,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118 FERGUSON 9,14,16,45,85 FUBA/TRIASAT/TRIAX/FREECOM 19,37,69,71,94,104,117 G.I.JERROLD 106 GALAXIS/ALDES/PROSAT/SKYMASTER/ANARKO 86,99,78 GRUNDIG 2,16,23,44,70,91,114,119 HIRSCHMANN 2,11,24,25,30,97 HUTH 56,61,73,89 JOHANSSON/WINNERSAT 40 KATHREIN 2,9,10,16,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,36,40,59,67,68,74,82,84,88,92,100,105,108,112 LENKO 117 MASPRO 10,26,68,84,116 MATSUI 115 MORGAN 73 NETWORK 9,14 NIKKO 21,28,93,96 NOKIA 2,3,5,7,8,15,16,29,31,42,46,54,58,64,66,75,87,102,103,111, 129(dBox) PACE/MANHATTAN/SABA 6,9,14,16,32,45,57,85,120,122,124 PALSAT/NAGAI/PALCOM 27,94 PHILLIPS/VISIOPASS/SONOLOR 2,9,20,22,36,59,74,82,114,123 SALORA/LUXOR 3,5,7,8,15,16,42,46,66,75,103 SATSIE/ STANON 9,12,14,39,72,79 SCHWAIGER/SIEMENS/TELEDIREKT 85,121 SCIENTIFIC ATALANTA 13 SEG 9,12,14,19,37,39,69,71,72,79,94,104,117 STRONG/TRISTAR 18 TATUNG/NIKKO/QUADREL 21,28,93,96 TELEVES 9,14,16,35,38,41,45,47,48,49,51,52,63,65,76,80,85,90,109,11 TPS 125,126 UNIDEN 84 VORTEC/SAMSUNG 11 WISI/TECH 1,2,4,31,33,34,43,50,60,77,81,95,98,101,107,113 ZHENDER 1,2,4,17,18,25,27,31,33,34,40,43,50,60,67,77,81,88,92,94,95,98,100,101,105,107,108 Sky Digi Box 128 On Digital 122

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

. Continue from point 14. (

AUTO INSTALLATION

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SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL/S-VHS/S-VHS ET standard Number of heads: Six heads Video signal system:: PAL/MESECAM 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)

7.8 mm/s Extended Play (EP) Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: VHF channel 2-12 + S1-S41, UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 19 W approx. (POWERSAVE ≤ 1W) 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 S-Video connections: IN/OUT Audio input: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ, Line 3: -3.8 dBs, 47 kΩ Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Audio Out: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range:~ 90 dB typ. (SP);

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;

Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A) Dimensions: 430(W) x 282.5(D) x 103.5(H) mm Weight: 4 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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AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INITIAL

INSTALLATION

POWER

When the VCR is first plugged in the VCR display appears blank. When the

STANDBY

button is pressed the display still appears blank.

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.

Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in POWERSAVE mode.

VCR will not operate -

display.

()

appears in VCR

• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode. Press

STOP

the then press and hold the

10 seconds. Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR.

• Check all the cables are correctly connected.

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

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

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

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

• Press the timer.

( ) button to switch the VCR on

buttons together on the front of the VCR for

TIMER ON/OFF

and

CHANNEL

button to disengage

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

MECHANISM

VCR will not respond to any commands.

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

Playback picture is snowy.

Tape is automatically ejected when pressing

REC

( ) or

ON/OFF

Playback/ recording does not playback in stereo.

SHOWVIEW does not record desired programme.

Tape can not be loaded.

Rewind is not possible. • Make sure the tape is not at the start.

TIMER

buttons.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using

/ buttons.

• Try another tape.

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

• The record-protection tab has been removed.

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

• Programme may not carry stereo.

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

• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.

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

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

• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

REMOTE

CONTROL

SATELLITE

OTHER

PROBLEMS

The VCR can not be operated by remote control

Satellite receiver does not respond to VCR commands.

Desired satellite channel can not be selected by the VCR.

Picture does not change even though

CHANNEL

/ buttons are

pressed. Desired channel

position can not be selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.

Not possible to view picture or playback through RF OUT.

Desired channel has interference.

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

• Remote control is too far away from the main unit.

• Point the remote control at the VCR.

• Batteries are flat - replace both.

• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.

• VCR is positioned in strong light.

• Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver.

• Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in any special channel setting mode and that the desired channel is below channel 99 on your satellite receiver.

• 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 note on RF THROUGH ON/OFF in the TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR section of the manual.

• Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = ZDF1 and VCR preset 14 = ZDF1 (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

• Check all connecting cables.

Tape PAL SECAM NTSC

Standard Speed

S-VHS

S-VHS ET

VHS

Recording Play Back Recording Play Back Recording

SP LP EP

YES YES YES

YES

YES YES YES

NOTE1 : Playback on PAL-60 TV NOTE2 : With MESECAM format

- : non standard mode

YES YES YES

YES

YES YES YES

YES (Note2)

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YES (Note2) YES (Note2)

NO NO

Play Back

YES (Note1)

YES (Note1) YES (Note1)

VCR RESET

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

2. Press and hold MENU and the CHANNEL ( / ] buttons together for 10 seconds.

✔ VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

Please continue with your previous procedure.

RF CHANNEL TUNING

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

procedure below:

1. Press the STANDBY button.

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

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

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

5. Press the SET button to store.

6. Your TV will now require tuning to the new

channel.

(White text with

blue background)

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

VCR RF

RF THROUGH ON/OFF:

If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR

can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the

remote control at point 3 of the

interference.

RF CHANNEL TUNING above. This will help minimise

CLEAR button then the SET button on the

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