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Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Tuning the TV into the VCR ............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9
How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................... 9
3D DNR .................................................................................................................... 10
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
Direct TV recording ...................................................................................................................... 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 16
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 18
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 19
Virtual dolby surround sound................................................................................ 21
Audio dubbing.............................................................................................................................. 22
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 24
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 24
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 24
Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 25
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 25
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 26
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 27
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 27
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 27
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 28
Mode selection............................................................................................................................. 29
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 30
Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 31
POWERSAVE feature .................................................................................................................... 32
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 32
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 33
Satellite receiver installation........................................................................................................ 34
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 35
Sorting the channels into your preferred order .................................................. 35
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 36
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 37
Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 38
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 38
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 39
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 39
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 40
Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 41
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 42
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 43
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to make a recording .............................................................................. 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR VCR Important notes on your VCR ....................... 2 Unpacking the accessories ......................3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR Connecting the cables ......................... 4 Tuning the TV into the VCR ......................5 Auto installation ..........................6 BASIC OPERATION Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ................. 9 How to playback a video tape .................... -
Page 2: Before Using Your Vcr Important Notes On Your Vcr
• ... 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... -
Page 3: Unpacking The Accessories
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING. (TYPE AA/R6/UM3) TV OPERATE CHANNEL BATTERIES (X2) for the remote control unit. REMOTE CONTROL RF CONNECTION CABLE connects the VCR to the TV. -
Page 4: Installing Your Vcr Connecting The Cables
INSTALLING YOUR VCR CONNECTING THE CABLES AERIAL OR CATV CABLE Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR. Connect the VCR to the mains Optional: Connect your Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to Connect your TV LINE 2 IN/DECODER to the VCR using... -
Page 5: Tuning The Tv Into The Vcr
INSTALLING YOUR VCR TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY/POWERSAVE button, the VCR will toggle between STANDBY and POWERSAVE modes. The VCR display will not be illuminated in POWERSAVE mode. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (Not POWERSAVE). -
Page 6: Auto Installation
• 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. -
Page 7: Vcr Reset
INSTALLING YOUR VCR AUTO INSTALLATION VCR RESET Press STOP to switch on the VCR. MENU CHANNEL Press and hold ] buttons together on the front of the VCR for 10 seconds. The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should S A T R E C E I V E R now be showing on your TV. - Page 8 INSTALLING YOUR VCR AUTO INSTALLATION 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 NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channel 12.
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Page 9: Basic Operation
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. -
Page 10: 3D Dnr
BASIC OPERATION HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is SHARP SUPER PICTURE SUPER P. normally set to ON. To turn on or off press on the VCR front panel. -
Page 11: Fast Forwarding/Rewinding A Video Tape
BASIC OPERATION HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE Press STOP ) to stop the video tape. FAST FORWARD REWIND Press ) on the remote control or rotate the shuttle dial clockwise for Fast Forward and counter clockwise for Rewind then release. STOP To stop fast forward/rewind, press FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH... -
Page 12: Immediate Recording
BASIC OPERATION 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 CHANNEL To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press AM/PM For example, for channel 24, press AM/PM then press You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel. -
Page 13: Direct Tv Recording
BASIC OPERATION DIRECT TV RECORDING This feature can only be used with , 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, but NOT POWERSAVE mode. -
Page 14: How To Use To Make A Recording
BASIC OPERATION HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING TIMER ON/OFF • appears on the VCR display, press before starting. • Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings... - Page 15 BASIC OPERATION HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING If your VCR has long play facility and you wish RECORDING SPEED to change the , use the [ ] to highlight SP. Press [ 1 / 2 to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP 2 1 / 0 6...
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Page 16: How To Set A Delayed Recording
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. AM/PM 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the button on the remote control. - Page 17 BASIC OPERATION HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING Enter the start time using the [ ] or the NUMBER BUTTONS hours first then minutes 1 / 2 (when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0' DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP before the number), for example for 21:05 start, 2 1 / 0 6 1 2 : 0 0...
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Page 18: Checking, Changing And Cancelling A Recording
BASIC OPERATION HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING CHECKING A RECORDING MENU SCREEN TIMER ON/ If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press to exit. T I ME R STOP Press to switch on the VCR. MOD E S E T U P Press... -
Page 19: Advanced Operation Audio And Your Vcr
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. - Page 20 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers. EXISTING AERIAL CABLE BACK OF TELEVISION RF CONNECTION CABLE LINE2(II) IN /DECODER...
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Page 21: Virtual Dolby Surround Sound
ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND SOUND Your VCR is fitted with Virtual Dolby Surround sound processing capable of simulating a virtual surround effect using only stereo speakers. Your VCR can receive and record a Dolby Pro Logic soundtrack and replay as a Virtual Dolby Surround sound via your TV stereo speakers. -
Page 22: Audio Dubbing
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 If a microphone is to be used,... - Page 23 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO DUBBING MENU Press , to display the main menu on the screen. MODE MENU SCREEN Press [ ] to select MODE. © AUD I O M I X O F F Press 1 6 : 9 AU T O O F F Press [ ] to select AUDIO MIX.
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Page 24: Playback Of A Video Tape
ADVANCED OPERATION PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording. -
Page 25: Playing Back An S-Vhs Tape
ADVANCED OPERATION PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE PLAYING BACK AN S-VHS TAPE S-VHS (super -VHS) pre-recorded tapes give you a better quality playback picture with increased detail and depth. Your VCR will automatically recognise which type of tape is being used, VHS or S-VHS and playback the appropriate standard accordingly. -
Page 26: Digital Display
ADVANCED OPERATION DIGITAL DISPLAY TIME OF DAY Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. PRCH DISPLAY Press until the time of day appears. For example, 21:20 appears: OPERATION MODE DISPLAY Shows status of tape. Press until the display PRCH appears, for example: TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK... -
Page 27: Searching The Video Tape
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: PLAY/X2 Press ) to start the video tape 1 press = 30 seconds. playing. -
Page 28: Recording From Other Equipment
ADVANCED OPERATION RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder, onto a video tape using your VCR. For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR: Optional Scart connection (not supplied) LINE2(II) IN /DECODER... -
Page 29: Mode Selection
ADVANCED OPERATION MODE SELECTION Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. The main menu has four options MENU including MODE. To access the mode menu highlight MODE SHOW V I EW T I MER using the [ ] buttons, then press MODE SET UP... -
Page 30: Decoder Switching Operation
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. -
Page 31: Remote Control Operation Of Tv
, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced). • SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV. GB-31... -
Page 32: Special Features On Your Vcr Powersave Feature
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR POWERSAVE FEATURE To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in POWERSAVE mode. In POWERSAVE mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt. POWERSAVE MODE Press STAND BY ) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode. Press STAND BY ) again to place the VCR in POWERSAVE mode. -
Page 33: Customised Installation Manually Tuning A Channel
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL Normally it will not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal. Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV. Press MENU . Press [ ] to select SET UP. -
Page 34: Satellite Receiver Installation
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS Press [ ] to select SKIP . The Real Real SKIP function determines whether the Station Station Channel Channel channel can be selected when using Signals Signals Numbers Numbers CHANNEL ] instead of CH:02 S01/S21... -
Page 35: Manually Sorting Channels
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. -
Page 36: Deleting Channels
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. MENU Press MENU SCREEN Press [ ] to select SET UP. Press T I ME R confirm. -
Page 37: Re-Naming Channels
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. MENU Press MENU SCREEN Press [ ] to select SET UP. MOD E Press to confirm. -
Page 38: Changing The On-Screen Display Language
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE Changing the language used by the on-screen display will not change the operation of the VCR or make it suitable for any other broadcast standard. Press MENU Press [ ] to select SET UP. If the display is L ANGUAGE not in a language you can understand, this is the fourth option from the top. -
Page 39: More Information About Your Vcr Vcr Digital Display
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY AUDIO OUTPUT indicators. VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/PROGRAMME TIMER indicator. DELIVERY CONTROL indicator. PLAY indicator. DECODER indicator. RECORDING indicator. LONG PLAY indicator. STOP indicator. STANDARD PLAY indicator. VCR TAPE indicator. CHILD LOCK indicator. PRESET indicator. -
Page 40: On-Screen Display
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. -
Page 41: Manufacturers Codes For Satellite Receivers
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 . -
Page 42: Specifications
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS PAL standard Number of heads: Video signal system:: PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines Hi-Fi audio recording Deep layer recording system conforming to system: stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard. Maximum playing time: 240 min. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
CHANNEL snowy. buttons. • Try another tape. • The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility. Playback recording • Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV does not playback in and SCART lead. - Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE Tape can not be • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR. TAPE loaded. • Make sure you are loading the tape TRANSPORT/ correctly. MECHANISM Rewind is not • Make sure the tape is not at the start. possible.