Sharp VC-S2000HM Operating Manual

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

prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

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Corporation.

● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

● NEXTVIEW

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and

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

✔

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.

✔

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

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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.

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HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING

7. If your VCR has long play facility and you wish

to change the 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

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

10. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press from the TV screen.

11. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press

TIMER ON/OFF

TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.

RECORDING SPEED, use

MENU to remove the menu

once to place the VCR in

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:

• 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.

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

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

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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 Enter two digits for the day, then two for the month. For example for July 9th, press then

0 7 (July).

SET to confirm this.

NUMBER BUTTONS.

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

0 9 (9th),

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 -- -:-- -:-- ---

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

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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. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press

TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in

TIMER POWERSAVE/TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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

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NOTES:

• 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.

• 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/TIMER STANDBY.

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

BASIC OPERATION

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

Before you start!

• If appears on the VCR display, press the symbol.

TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the

CHECKING A RECORDING

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press the MENU button.

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

confirm

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

4. If the settings are correct press the MENU

button to exit

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

CHANGING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To change a delayed recording, press

[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press the

SET button to select.

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 the

SET button to confirm, then press the MENU button to exit.

CANCELLING A RECORDING

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A

RECORDING.

2. To cancel a delayed recording, press

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

CLEAR.

3. Press the MENU button to exit.

MENU SCREEN

TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

 : SELECT

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

DATE PR START STOP

21/060212:0013:00SP*

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

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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/TIMER STANDBY mode.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

HI-FI STEREO SOUND

Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set

so that stereo sound is possible. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the

AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can

use the

AUDIO OUT button as follows:

• Press

• 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 Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND

Your VCR can receive and record programmes broadcast in NICAM sound (the factory preset condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM 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.

4. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

5. Press [ / ] to select MODE.

➝NICAM AUTO OFF

COLOUR AUTO PAL

6. Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

7. Press [ / ] to select OFF.

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

9. 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 sound. In this case the VCR automatically switches to receive the mono signal.

• NICAM sound may not be stereo.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers.

EXISTING AERIAL

CABLE

BACK OF TELEVISION

AUDIO OUT

L and R

AUDIO PHONO LEADS

(NOT SUPPLIED)

S-VIDEO CABLE

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

AMPLIFIER

RF CONNECTION CABLE

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

RF-OUT

AERIAL IN

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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

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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

Hi-Fi and Mono audio

1. Press MENU, to display the main menu

on the screen.

2. Press [ / to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ] to select AUDIO MIX.

5. Press [ / ] to select ON.

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

7. Press MENU, to exit to the normal screen.

AUDIO MIX ON OF F

➞

16: 9 AUTO OF F POWERSAVE ON OF F

▲▼ :SELECT :CHANGE SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT

Original Hi-Fi audio (L channel)

plus dubbed audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (R channel)

plus dubbed audio

MODE MENU SCREEN

▲▲

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▲▲

▲

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:

Operation Mode Shows status of tape. Press DISPLAY until the display appears, for example:

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.

1. Press 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.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SPSPAM PM

VPS PD

VCR

DEC

STO P

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

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

1. Load the video tape into the VCR

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

the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes. By pressing the change between long play and standard play

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

In long play 2 hour 46 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.

TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will

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.

MODE MENU 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.

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BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F

➝REPEAT ON OFF

AUD I O M I X ON OFF

16.9 AUTO OF F

POWERSAVE ON OF F

 2/2 

 : SELECT  : CHANGE

S E T : EN T E R MENU : E X I T

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.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

MODE SELECTION

V I DEOP LUS TIMER

MOD E

SET UP

: SELECT



SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

NICAM AUTO OFF

→

COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF 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 MENU to display the main menu on the

screen. The main menu has four options

including MODE.

1. To access the mode menu highlight MODE

using the [ / ] buttons, then press

SET.

2. Highlight the option to be changed using

the [ / ] buttons. Press [ / ] to

select AUTO, ON or OFF as appropriate,

SET then MENU to return to the

press

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 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.

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

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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 ≤1.5 Watt 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.

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

enhance the picture quality.

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ADVANCED OPERATION

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:

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

2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control.

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

• After searching, normal playback will resume automatically.

SKIP SEARCH

DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)

Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.

DPSS to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

Press

For example,

1. Load the video tape into the VCR.

2. Press DPSS three times. The number 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the

VCR will fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.

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

to locate the beginning of the current recording.

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

DPSS Number

DPSS Signals

RECORDING 1

RECORDING 2

-1

Current tape position

RECORDING 3

RECORDING 4

Fast ForwardRewind

RECORDING 5

4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP ( ) or PLAY/X2 ( ) .

NOTES:

• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes..

• The starting point of playback may vary.

• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.

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or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

ADVANCED OPERATION

SORTIE

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

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:

Mono/Stereo Camcorder

Connect your signal source (e.g. Camcorder, Digital Camera, etc.) to the desired scart socket on he back of the VCR using the manufacturers recommended cable (not supplied).

Ensure that the tape on which you

wish to record is inserted into the VCR..

Press

INPUT SELECT

control until the VCR display shows

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 phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR and S-VIDEO connection lead, select

Press

to start the recording.

REC

Optional SCART connection (not supplied).

(R)

(L/MONO)

VIDEO

AUDIO

ANTENNA IN

ENTREE ANTENNE

RF OUT

SORTIE ANTENNE

INPUT SELECT

on the remote

S-VIDEO OUT

SORTIE SON S-VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

DPSS

AUDIO OUTAM/PM

ZERO BACK

L - AUDIO - R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

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).

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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.

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

to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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.

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the

screen.

2. Press [ / ]to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4. Press [ / ]to select POWERSAVE.

5. Press [ / ]to select ON.

MODE MENU SCREEN

COLOUR AUTO PAL BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F REPEAT ON OF F AUD I O M I X ON OFF

16:9 AUTO OF F

➝POWERSAVE ON OFF

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 1.5 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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

• It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal.

To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.

1. Press MENU.

2. Press the / menu select buttons

to select SET UP. Press

SET to confirm.

3. CHANNEL PRESET will be

highlighted. Press

SET.

4. Press / to select CHANNEL.

5. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Press to select CH or CC. This will determine whether off air (CH) or cable (CC) is tuned first. Note that both off air and cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.

6. 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.

7. Press / to select FINE

TUNING. Press and hold / until

the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

8. If you connect an independent decoder,

you must press / to select DECODER, then select / to turn the decoder function ON.

9. Press / to select SKIP.

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

CHANNEL / instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.

10. Press / to select ON or OFF for

this option.

11. Press SET to confirm.

12. Press MENU to leave this function.

➔

SET UP CHANNEL PRESET

CHANNEL SORT

CLOCK

PRESET 1 CHANNEL CH 2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OFF SKIP ON OFF

▲

CABLE RECEPTION

Station

Signals VHF

B C D

F G H

MENU SET

PLUSCODE

Real Channel Numbers

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09

CLEAR

▲

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

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.

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:

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

1. Connect your Sky Digibox receiver to the VCR as shown in connecting the cables.

2. Place the 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.

3. Ensure the receiver is not in Standby or any special mode.

• The preset Sky channels can now be tuned in as part of the installation procedure.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Turn the TV on and select the video channel . (As previously explained)

Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

Step through the on screen instructions by pressing the

SET button.

3D-DNR/TBC

SUPER P.SKIP SEARCH

MENU SET

AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON

PRESS SET KEY TO START

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press the SET button.

PLEASE BE SURE THE AER I AL / SCAR T CAB LE I S CONNECT ED TO YOUR VCR .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

NOTE:

• If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to the back of the book.

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

VCR RESET at

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

Press the

SET button.

See next page to continue

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

123

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.

Leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press

SET.

SAT CONTROL ON OFF

SAT RECE I VER

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

On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing the standard channel order. By pressing the MODE OSD button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which channels your VCR has tuned in.

Press MENU to exit if you are happy with

the channel order, if not and you wish to change the order refer to

MANUALLY

SORTING CHANNELS.

The correct Time and Date should be displayed on your TV screen for approximately automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to

2 seconds. If the clock is not

MANUALLY SETTING

THE CLOCK for help on setting the time

and date.

: CHANGE



SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

Press the SET button.

AUTOMATIC SORTING. PLEASE WA I T .

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

1BBC 1 7 1 3 2BBC 2 8 1 4 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 1 0 16 5CH5 11 17 61218

S ELECTED : BBC1

  : SELECTED

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

MOVE 1/5



1CH22

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

AUDIO OUTAM/PM

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/supp;ort

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

SKY DIGIBOX INSTALLATION

Press MENU.

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

SET to confirm.

7. CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted.

Press

SET to confirm.

8. Press [ / ] to select SAT RECEIVER.

Press

SET to confirm. The satellite receiver

screen will appear.

Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to

ON.

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

be highlighted.

the VCR is not connected to the Digibox

as shown in

CONNECTING THE

CABLES.

i. 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 Digibox.

ii. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

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.

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM S EARCH

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

TV OPERATE

INPUT

SELECT





: CHANGE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

11. Press [ / ] to select SAT NO. Using

the

NUMBER BUTTONS enter 128.

TIMER

ON/OFF

123

12. When the arrows have moved from VCR to

SAT on the on screen display, press confirm.

SET to

INPUT SELECT

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

MODE OSD

DISPLAY

AUDIO OUTAM/PM

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

13. Press [ / ] to select MANUAL

TUNE

14. Press SET to confirm

15. PRESET will be highlighted. Press

[ / ] to choose the required VCR preset channel.

16. Press [ / ] to select SOURCE.

Then press [ / ] to select

SAT.

17. Then press [ / ] to select

CHANNEL. Using the channel guide on

the following page enter the satellite channel using the

NUMBER

BUTTONS.

18. Wait for the VCR to display ST*** next to

the Preset channel number (This will take a few seconds), Press

SET to confirm.

19. Repeat procedure from point 16 until all

desired satellite channels are stored in to the VCR.

MAN U A L T U N I NG

SAT RECE I VER

SAT PROGRAM S EARCH

➔

PRESET ST1 0 6 1 SOURCE CH SA T CHANNEL CH 2 1 FINE TUNING DECODER ON OF F SKIP ON OFF

▲

MENU SET

▲

20. Press MENU to exit

PLUSCODE

CLEAR

21. Please return to HOW TO PLAYBACK

A VIDEO TAPE, at the front of the

manual.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION OF A SKY DIGIBOX RECEIVER

BSKYB DIGITAL CHANNEL MAPPING

PRESET NO:

101 102 103 104 105 106 109 110 112 115 118 121 124 127 130 133 136 139 142 145 148 151 160 178

181 301 - 305 308 - 312

315

316

324

401

402

403

410

413

416

440

443

446

CHANNEL

BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 SKY ONE UK GOLD UK GOLD 2 LIVING DISNEY GRANADA PLUS CHALLENGE TV BRAVO PARAMOUNT SCI-FI HOME & LEISURE BREEZE MEN & MOTORS SKY SHOP SKY TRAVEL UK STYLE UK ARENA BBC CHOICE TARA TRAVEL SKY PREMIER SKY MOVIE MAX SKY CINEMA SKY CINEMA 2 FILM FOUR SKY SPORTS 1 SKY SPORTS 2 SKY SPORTS 3 MUTV SKY SPORTS NEWS THE RACING MTV VH1 M2

PRESET NO:

449 452 501 504 507 508 510 513 533 534 535 550 551 552 558 559 561 564 570 601 602 604 607 610 630 633 636 700

701 - 758

964 965 966 977 980 998

CHANNEL

THE BOX UK PLAY SKY NEWS BLOOMBERG BBC NEWS 24 BBC PARLIAMENT CNBC CNN TRAVEL & ADV CIVILISATION SCI-TREK ANIMAL PLANET DISCOVERY DISCOVERY + 1 HR NG NG + 1 HISTORY UK HORIZONS ADVENTURE 1 CARTOON NETWORK CARTOON 2 NICKELODEON TROUBLE FOX KIDS QVC TV TRAVEL SHOP SHOP! SKY BARKER SKY BOX OFFICE BBC CHOICE (S) BBC CHOICE (W) BBC CHOICE (N) TELEVISION X AFTER MIDNIGHT SKY GUIDE INFO

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

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

1. Press MENU.

MENU SCREEN2.

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

confirm.

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

SET to confirm.

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

MOD E

SET UP

1BBC 1 7 1 3 2BBC 2 8 1 4 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5 CH 5 11 17 61218

MOVE 1/6

1 CH 5 713 2BBC 1 8 1 4 3BBC 2 9 1 5 4 I TV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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. Press

SET to confirm.

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

confirm.

5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the

channel to be cancelled.

TIMER MOD E

SET UP

1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3 CH 5 9 15 4ITV 10 16 5CH4 11 17 6 12 18

CANCEL 1 / 6

6. Press SET twice to cancel the channel.

7. When all the channels you wish have been

cancelled, press

MENU.

1BBC1 7 13 2BBC2 8 14 3ITV 9 15 4CH4 10 16 5 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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

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

1. Press 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,

press

MENU to leave the MENU function.

MENU SCREEN2.

MOD E

SET UP

1BBC 1 7 2BBC 2 8 3ITV 9 4 CH 7 10 5CH5 1 1 612

1BBC 1 7 2BBC 2 8 3ITV 9 4 CH 4 10 5CH5 1 1 612

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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in

the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present your VCR will not be

able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

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

SET to confirm.

Press

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

confirm.

MODE T I ME DAT E Y EAR

24H 0:00 1/04 00 *

CLOCK

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

clock.

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

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

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.

(

NOTE:

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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.

10. DECODER indicator.

11. LONG PLAY indicator.

12. STANDARD PLAY indicator.

13. CHILD LOCK indicator.

14. AM/PM indicators.

15. S-VHS ET indicator.

16. S-VHS indicator

VCR

V PS P DC

DEC

8. VCR mode indicator.

9. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/

PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

NOTE:

• Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.

8 9

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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

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

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

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel

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

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

on screen.

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.

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

1. each time it is switched on.

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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

11. during installation with a satellite receiver.

Look up your make of satellite receiver. Use the should be entered

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

0 0 8. Continue from point 12. (AUTO INSTALLATION).

MANUFACTURER CODES

Sky Digi Box 128

On Digital PACE 122

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 Cable TV 13

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: VHS PAL/S-VHS/S-VHS ET standard Number of heads: Six heads Video signal system:: PAL colour or monochrome signal:

625 lines

Hi-Fi audio recording system: Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo

Hi-Fi VHS standard.

Maximum playing time: 240 min. with E-240 video cassette in Standard Play

(SP) mode 480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play (LP) mode 720 min. with E-240 video cassette in Extended Play

(EP) mode Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP):

11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)

7,8 mm/s Extended Play (EP) Antenna: 75 Ω unbalanced Reception channels: VHF channel A-J, UHF channel 21-69 RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69 Power requirement: AC 230V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 19 W approx. (POWERSAVE ≤ 1.5W) 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.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain service.

Tel.: 08705-274277 (office hours) or www.sharp.co.uk/support.

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 -

appears in VCR

display.

• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode. Press the STOP ( ) button to switch the VCR on then press and hold the MENU and CHANNEL buttons together on the front of the VCR for 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 ON/OFF button to disengage timer.

PLAYBACK

RECORDING

TAPE

TRANSPORT/

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 TIMER ON/OFF buttons.

Playback recording does not playback in stereo.

VIDEOPLUS does not record desired programme.

Tape can not be loaded.

• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.

• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.

• Check all connecting cables.

• Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL

/ 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 the 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.

MECHANISM

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

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

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 199 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 = BBC1 and VCR preset 14 = BBC1 (Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

• Check all connecting cables.

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

YES

YES YES YES

NO NO

NOTE1 : Playback on PAL-60 TV

- : non standard mode

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

NO NO

Play Back

YES (Note1)

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

blue background)

SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T

VCR RF

RF THROUGH ON/OFF:

If you wish to connect yhour 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.

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

RF CHANNEL TUNING above. This will help minimise

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CLEAR button then the SET button on the

GUARANTEE

SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd (hereafter called Sharp) guarantee to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or

materials. It does not cover faults or damage by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not

apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to SHARP,

or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

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

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier

from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below.

6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights and

does not affect these rights in any way.

7. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the number given below.

SHARP Customer Helpline Tel: 08705 274277

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CONNECTING TO THE MAINS

This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin mains plug with a 3-amp fuse. The VCR does not have a mains power switch. When connected to the mains, the unit will draw current at all times to power the clock. Be sure to unplug the VCR when it is not to be used for several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked (ASTA) or (BSI) to BS-1362. Remove the fuse cover as shown. Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.

Severe electric shock may occur if you connect the cut-off plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

ASA

Never connect the plug to the mains without the fuse cover fitted.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live. As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the wires following plug manufacturer's guide:

• blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue.

• brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.

• Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your plug.

• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power supply cord or plug.

• A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause electric shock.

• Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do not use the VCR.

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

or www.sharp.co.uk/support

CALLING FOR SERVICE

● If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not

remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.

● For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer

Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

● Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce

proof of purchase.

● Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts

distributor who can be contacted at: Willow Vale Electronics Limited. Tel.0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 08705 274277 (office hours) SHARP Customer Helpline from Ireland: (01) 6760648 (office hours)

Alternatively, please try our website:

www.sharp.co.uk/support

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

as amended by 93/68/EEC.

• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous improvement.

• No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

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