Sharp VC-S2000HM Operating Manual

DELUXE

VC-S2000HM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATIONAL MANUAL

● S-VHS PLAYBACK/RECORDING

● SUPER VHS ET (EXPANSION TECHNOLOGY)

● 16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING

● NEXTVIEW LINK

● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO

● SATELLITE/CABLE BOX CONTROL

● AUTO SORTING & CLOCK SET

● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

● S-VIDEO CONNECTION

● VPS/PDC

● AUDIO DUBBING

● POWERSAVE FEATURE

● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

● CHILD LOCK

S-VHS EETT

Dear SHARP Customer

DELUXE

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

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Corporation.

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● NEXTVIEW

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the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR VCR.

SAFETY WARNINGS

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

INFORMATION

Additional information complements instructions.

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REMOTE CONTROL

REW

PAUSE

/STILL

TV/ VCR

VCR STANDBY

CHANNEL

VOLUME

INPUT

SELECT

CHANNEL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

STOP

PLAY/ X 2

TV OPERATE

TIMER

ON/OFF

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

AUDIO OUT

SUPER P.

AM/PM

SLOW

SKIP SEARCH

INPUT SELECT

123

MENU SET

CLEAR

TAPE SPEEDREC.

DPSS

TV BRAND SET

DIRECT TV REC

A.DUB

3D-DNR/TBC

ZERO BACK

SHOWVIEW

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1. TV OPERATE

2. INPUT SELECT

3. VCR STANDBY

4. REWIND

5. PLAY/X2

6. STOP

7. TV/VCR

8. TV CHANNEL /

9. VOLUME /

10. VCR CHANNEL /

11. FAST FORWARD

12. PAUSE/STILL

13. NUMBER BUTTONS

VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.

If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only differences in function are shown below:

Moving DOWN/UP menu Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu

FUNCTION

OSD

14. AM/PM .

15. SLOW

16. SKIP SEARCH

17. MENU

18. PLUSCODE

19. RECORD

20. A.DUB

21. CHILD LOCK

22. TIMER ON/OFF

23. MODE ON SCREEN DISPLAY

24. DISPLAY

25. AUDIO OUT

OPERATION WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

[]buttons [ ] buttons

26. INPUT SELECT

27. ZERO BACK

28. DPSS /

/ SLOW SPEED /

29. SHARP SUPER PICTURE

30. 3D-DNR/TBC

31. SET

32. MENU SELECT

33. CLEAR

34. TAPE SPEED

35. DIRECT TV RECORD

36. TV BRAND SET

OPERATION FROM VCR

FRONT PANEL

CHANNEL / buttons. Press FAST FORWARD / REWIND buttons

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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

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

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

Installation of a Sky Digibox receiver..........................................................................................37

Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 42

Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 45

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR digital display .......................................................................................................................46

Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 46

On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 47

Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 48

Specifications................................................................................................................................ 49

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................50

VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 52

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 53

Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 54

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 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

Sky digibox installation ..........................................................................................39

BskyB digital channel mapping............................................................................ 41

Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 42

Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 43

Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 44

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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

TV/ VCR

CHANNEL

REMOTE

CONTROL

For a more

detailed

picture of

to page (ii).

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

CONNECTING THE VCR TO THE TV, AERIAL AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

AERIAL OR CATV CABLE

Connect your existing aerial

cable to the ANTENNA IN socket

Connect the VCR to the mains

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

Optional:

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

LINE 2 IN/DECODER

socket on the VCR.

DECODER UNIT

Connect your

OR SATELLITE SYSTEM

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

• 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.

on your VCR.

TENNA

TREE ANTEN

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

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

RF OUT

VCR socket to the TV

AERIAL IN

socket.

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.

SCART (not supplied). If you

socket on the VCR.

BACK OF TELEVISION

The VCR is correctly connected

✔

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

NSTALLING YOUR VCR

ALTERNATIVE CONNECTION

S-VIDEO

The conventional input and output sockets of a VCR have the luminance signal (Y) and the colour signal (C) combined. This signal is then recorded onto the video tape. The S-Video Socket allows separate transmission of signals to enhance picture clarity during playback and record.

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

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The VCR is correctly connected

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

DIGITAL SATELLITE

IF YOU WISH TO CONNECT YOUR VCR TO A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER GO TO “

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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 an 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

PRESS SET KEY TO START .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MENU SCREEN

AUTO I NSTALLATI ON

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.

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The TV is tuned to the VCR.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CLEAR

button then

INSTALLLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

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

SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.

• If you do have a satellite receiver connected to the VCR continue from point 8.

• If you

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

Mode OSD

channels your VCR has tuned in. Press displayed on your TV screen for approximately 2 seconds. If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

do not

have a satellite receiver

connected to the VCR leave SAT CONTROL

set to OFF and press

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

SET

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

SAT RECE I VER

SAT CONTROL ON OFF

to exit. The correct Time and Date should be

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SET

to confirm

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

Points 8-13. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

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

10.

Press [ / ], to select INPUT (as shown opposite). 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.

ii.

Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL on the On Screen Display.

Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen

iii.

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.

SAT RECE I VER

SAT CONTROL ON OFF ➔ INPUT RFIN L2

SAT NO. 001 PLEASE CONNECT-----

SAT L2 VCR

 : SELECT SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

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



: CHANGE

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION

11.

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.

12.

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).

13.

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 clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

Mode OSD

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

SETTING THE CLOCK.

If you wish to customise the channel order refer to

CHANNELS.

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 10.

• 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 10. If not, press to select until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 10.

• 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

seconds. If the

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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 which carry the mark 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. Press the PLAY/X2 ( ) button to

start playback.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

Record protection tab

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

normally set to ON. To turn remote controll.

should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is

SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. on the

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

3D-DNR

will reduce the black, white and colour noise, enhancing the picture quality. The

TBC will reduce jitter and fluctuation. Both functions are linked together and only work during

playback. Select ON or OFF by pressing the the remote control.

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 or

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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.

2. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or on the VCR

front panel.

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

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

During playback for continuous search mode, press FAST FORWARD ()/

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

2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) on the

remote control or VCR front panel again.

3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

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

TAPE SPEED SELECTION

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

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control

to select the desired setting. It is recommended that EP recordings are only

played back on the VCR on which they were originally recorded.

Please refer to the explanation of VHS/S-VHS cassettes and formats.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual for a more detailed

CHANNEL [or].

AM/PM then press 2 4.

Cassette Length

E-240 In Minutes

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

AM/PM .

Recording Time

SP 240 LP 480 EP 720

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

format 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.

recording.

EET

• High Grade tapes are highly recommended for Super VHS

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

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

EET

format.

EET

, if it has been recorded

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 POWERSAVE/STANDBY mode, or just eject the tape and place the VCR in POWERSAVE/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.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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 STANDBY or OPERATE mode.

• If appears on the VCR display, press

• Ensure a video tape is inserted into 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 DIRECT TV REC.

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

3. To continue recording, press REC ().

4. To stop recording, press STOP (). NOTES:

• Direct TV Recording may not work if the channel download procedure has not been completed.

• 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. Videoplus

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-

TIMER ON/OFF

once to place the

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE 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.

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

1. Press PLUSCODE on the remote control

2. Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV

listing using the

NUMBER BUTTONS.

NOTE:

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

Press [ / ] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY

CLEAR to delete the numbers as required

4. 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.

5. Press SET to confirm..

NOTE:

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

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

number

PLUS CODE -

→

ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y

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

6. Enter the channel you wish to record using

the

NUMBER BUTTONS, for example if

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

0 2. The

DATE PR START STOP

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

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

PR : BBC 2

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

NOTES:

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

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

Continue from step 2 above.

If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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