Sharp VC-FH30FPM User manual

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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 5
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .........................................................................8
How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................8
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 9
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 10
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
Direct TV recording ......................................................................................................................12
How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 15
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 17
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 18
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 20
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 20
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 20
Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 21
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21
Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 22
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 23
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 24
SECAM ........................................................................................................................................... 24
16:9 playback and recording .....................................................................................................24
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 26
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 26
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 26
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 27
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 28
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 29
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................30
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 31
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 31
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 32
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 33
Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 34
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 34
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 35
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 35
Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 36
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 37
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 38
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 39
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR
IDEAL VCR LOCATION
PLACE THE VCR..
• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators
or other heat sources and out of direct
sunlight.
• ... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.
• ... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.
DO NOT...
• ... block the air-vent openings.
• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of
the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug
immediately and contact your SHARP dealer.
Do not use the VCR.
• ... insert or drop anything into the tape
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.
POWER SOCKETS
• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.
DO NOT...
• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.
• ... bind the power cords together.
• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power
switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive
the clock is drawn at all times when the AC
power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If
the VCR is not to be used for an extended
period be sure to unplug the cord.
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
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.
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
COAXIAL CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
SCART CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
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.
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
Battery cover
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
✔
The VCR is correctly connected.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
1
2
4
3
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
ANTENNA IN
socket on your VCR.
Optional:
Connect your
Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
Connect the VCR to the
mains
Connect L1 IN/OUT on the VCR to the scart input
on your TV using the supplied scart lead.
Connect your
TV to the VCR
using the
supplied RF
connection
cable, i.e.
connect the
VCR
RF OUT
socket to the TV
AERIAL IN
socket.
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
BACK OF
TELEVISION
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL
If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically
install the satellite channels using this feature. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the
same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual).
Follow steps 1-4 below before INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1.
Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.
2.
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.
3.
Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-199 on your
satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 199 channels - refer to your satellite
receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.
4.
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.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
These models automatically tune the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext
information sort the TV channels into a standard order and set the clock.
• Ensure the VCR is connected as previously shown.
• Turn the TV on and select the video channel.
• Press
STOP
to switch on your VCR.
If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in,
instructions will be given on screen to guide
you through this procedure.
If the screen opposite appears when the video
is first switched on, press
SET
to confirm and
start from point 4 on the next page.
If the screen opposite does not appear when
the video is first switched on, start from point 1
on the next page.
AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON
PRESS START KEY TO START .
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
VCR RESET
1.
Press
STOP
to switch on the VCR.
2.
Press and hold
MENU
and
CHANNEL
buttons together on the
front of the VCR for10 seconds.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should
now be showing on your TV. Press
SET
to
confirm.
4.
EnsureyourAERIAL/SCARTcableis
connected to your VCR and then press
SET
to confirm.
5.
SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED.
• If you do have a satellite receiver
connected to the VCR continue from
point 6 .
• If you do not have a satellite receiver
connected to the VCR leave SAT
CONTROL set to OFF and press
SET
.
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 channels will be automatically installed. (Auto
install may take a few minutes.) On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the
preset channel order. Press
MENU
to exit. If the clock is not automatically set, the clock
screen will appear, refer to
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
. To check the clock has
been set correctly, press
DISPLAY
until the time appears on the display. If you wish to
customise the channel order refer to
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
.
Points 6-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)
6.
Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.
7.
Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.
8.
Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be highlighted. If the VCR is not connected to the
satellite receiver as shown previously.
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 Satellite receiver.
ii.
Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.
iii.
Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen
display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ] again. Continue until you see a satellite
channel.
SAT RECE I VER
SAT CONTROL ON OFF
➔INPUT RFIN L2
SAT NO. 001
PLEASE CONNECT-----
SAT L2 VCR
-----------
 :SELECT
 
: CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
5.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
9.
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.
10.
If your satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12, press
SET
to confirm the VCR
will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few
minutes).
11.
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. Press
MENU
to exit. If the clock is
not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to
MANUALLY SETTING
THE CLOCK
. To check the clock has been set correctly, press
DISPLAY
until the time
appears on the display. If you wish to customise the channel order refer to
MANUALLY
SORTING 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
0 0 1
, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel
12. If it has, continue from point 10. If not, press to select
0 0 2
and re-check. Continue
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 199, or when
all the 84 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.
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 auto-
installation procedure to tune your VCR to the satellite receiver. This is because your
new satellite receiver will not over-write the previous satellite channels in your VCR.
If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see
SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION
.
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BASIC OPERATION
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.
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
PLAYBACK
1.
Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
2.
Carefully push a pre-recorded video
tape into the tape compartment.
This will switch the VCR on.
• If the record-protection tab has
been removed, the VCR will start
playback as soon as the video tape
has been loaded.
3.
To start playback, press
PLAY/
X2
().
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.
SECAMPAL
Record protection tab
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
normally set to ON. To turn
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
on or off press
SUPER P.
on the
VCR front panel.
• For double speed playback (without sound), press
PLAY/X2
( ) again.
• To revert to normal playback, press
PLAY/X2
( ) again.
• To stop the video tape, press
STOP
().
• To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.
PICTURE DISTURBANCE DURING PLAYBACK
This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start
to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation flashes on the on-screen
display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape:
During PLAYBACK of a video tape.
• Press CHANNEL or to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
Tracking)
• Press CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1. 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 CHANNEL or .
• Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
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 CHANNEL or during slow
motion playback.
• Press PLAY/X2 ( )to resume playback.
NOTES:
• When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard.
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Pause and Slow functions.
• PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1. Press STOP ( ) to stop the video tape.
2. Press FAST FORWARD ()/REWIND ( ) on the remote control or rotate the
shuttle dial clockwise for Fast Forward and counter clockwise for Rewind then release.
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP ().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons
on the remote control or by using the shuttle dial on the VCR front panel.
Remote Control Operation
1. Press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) during playback.
2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND ( ) again.
3. Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
OR: Shuttle Dial Operation
As the Shuttle dial is rotated a soft click can be felt. During playback, rotating the dial one click
clockwise will make the VCR enter Visual search x 3 mode. An additional click clockwise or
counter clockwise will change the operation as illustrated above.
The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can be operated from any
position.
Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback at any time, or rotate the shuttle dial clockwise/
counter clockwise until the playback function is selected.
NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
(ANTI)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE
PLAYBACK
REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 7
REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH x 3
VISUAL SEARCH x 7
PLAY/X2
VISUAL SEARCH x 3
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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 [or].
To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press AM/PM .
For example, for channel 24, press AM/PM then press 24.
You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.
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. To specify a stop time, press REC ().
2. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay
the stop time by 10 minutes.
3. To stop recording at any time, press
STOP ( ) once.
NOTES:
• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording and
rewind, or eject if the VCR is in timer record mode.
• If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press REC ( ) the tape is record
protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.
STOP 15:30
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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 TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR.
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:
TIMER RECORDING
It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-
1. NexTView
2. Showview
3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)
HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
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 automat-
ically. 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 dis-
played for approximately 5 seconds, after which press
TIMER ON/OFF once to place the
VCR in STANDBY mode.
will be shown on the display.
NOTES:
• A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.
• If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why.
(Refer to the TV operation manual).
• The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in
STANDBY mode.
• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.
• During recording, press STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-
ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
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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.
SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the
SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings...
1. Press SHOWVIEW on the remote control
2. Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV
listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.
NOTE:
3. Press [ / ] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY
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:
The first time that you use SHOWVIEW 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 0 2. The
VCR will remember this for the future.
NOTES:
• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current
SHOWVIEW number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required
and enter the correct SHOWVIEW number
• Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press
CLEAR to return to the SHOWVIEW menu, and re-enter the correct SHOWVIEW number
You may also access the SHOWVIEW menu by the following procedure:
i. Press MENU.
ii. The SHOWVIEW option will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
Continue from step 2 above.
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
PR : CH21
 :SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
→SHOWVIEW NO. -
ONCE WE E K L Y DA I L Y
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING
7. If your VCR has long play facility and you wish
to change the RECORDING SPEED, use
the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ]
to select standard play (SP) or long play (LP)
as required.
8. Press SET to confirm the programme. the
SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to
enter further SHOWVIEW recordings repeat
this procedure.
9. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press MENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
10. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on
the display.
NOTES:
• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.
• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has
been removed.
• During recording, press STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further
recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
--/-- -- -:-- -:----
TAPE SPEED :SP / LP
 :SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
→SHOWVIEW NO. -
ONCE WE E K L Y DA I L Y
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance.
The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. 12-hour clock operation can be selected
from the manual clock setting menu.
12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM button on the remote control.
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
SETTING A RECORDING
For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21:05 to 22:30 on July 9th.
1. Press STOP ( ) to 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 SET to
confirm this.
• The display will automatically show today's
date.
Either: If this is the date you wish to make the
recording on, press SET to confirm this.
Or: enter the recording date using the[ /
] or the NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two
digits for the day, then two for the month. For
example for July 9th, press 0 9 (9th), then 0 7
(July).
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.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
SET UP
 :SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07 -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
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 your VCR has long play facility and you wish to
change the RECORDING SPEED, use the
[ / ] to highlight SP. Press [ / ] to
select standard play (SP) or long play (LP) as
required.
11. 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.
12. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press MENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
13. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on
the display.
NOTES:
• If flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.
• If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has
been removed.
• During recording, press STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further
recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- LP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING
CHECKING A RECORDING
1. If in TIMER STANDBY mode, press
TIMER ON/OFF to exit.
2. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press [ / ] to select TIMER. Press SET to
confirm
• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory
will be shown.
• You can check the settings and change or
cancel them.
CHANGING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A
RECORDING.
2. If you wish to change a delayed recording,
press [ / ] to highlight the recording,
then press SET.
3. Press [ / ] to highlight the setting to be
changed and correct it by using the[ / ]
or the NUMBER BUTTONS.
4. When all corrections are complete press SET,
then press MENU.
CANCELLING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A
RECORDING.
2. If you wish to cancel a delayed recording, press
[ / ] to highlight the recording to be
cancelled, then press CLEAR.
3. Press MENU.
NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF
button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
SET UP
 :SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
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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
AUDIO OUT
once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers.
L
will
appear on the VCR display.
• Press
AUDIO OUT
twice. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers.
R
will
appear on the VCR display.
• Press
AUDIO OUT
three times. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers.
L
and
R
will disappear from the VCR display.
• Pressing
AUDIO OUT
a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard.
L
and
R
will
appear on the VCR display.
NICAM/IGR Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND
Your VCR can receive and record programmes broadcast in NICAM or IGR sound (the factory
pre-set condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM or IGR sound may not be stereo, this depends
on the programme being received.
Audio is automatically recorded in two different ways:
(i) Hi-Fi: Using specialised rotary heads, two audio signals are recorded on to the tape. These
will be stereo, mono or bilingual depending on the sound being received.
(ii) Normal: A mono recording is also made on the conventional analogue audio track.
1.
Press
MENU
to display the main menu on the
screen.
2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.
3.
Press SET . NICAM will be selected.
4.
Press
[ / ] to select OFF.
5.
Press
SET
, to return to the menu screen.
6.
Press
MENU
, to exit to normal screen.
NOTES:
• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R
will not appear on the display.
• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be
improved by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .
• If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track
and the sound will be in mono.
• Not all TV transmitters provide NICAM or IGR sound. In this case the VCR automatically
switches to receive the mono signal.
• NICAM sound may not be stereo.
➝NICAM AUTO OFF
COLOUR AUTO PAL SECAM
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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.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
+
BACK OF
EXISTING AERIAL
CABLE
RF CONNECTION CABLE
RF-OUT
AUDIO OUT
AMPLIFIER
L and R
TELEVISION
AERIAL IN
AUDIO PHONO LEADS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
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ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE
CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING
When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of
video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is
sufficient tape left to make a recording.
When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you
automatically.
To display the amount of video tape remaining:
1.
Load the video tape into the VCR
2.
Press
DISPLAY
on the remote control as many times as necessary until “R” appears on
the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The
tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes.
For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:
NOTES:
PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY
You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay
the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.
To use this feature:
1.
Press
MENU
to display the main menu on the
screen.
2.
Press [ / ] to select MODE.
3.
Press
SET
.
4.
Press [ / ] to select REPEAT.
5. Press [ / ] to select ON.
6.
Press
SET
.
7.
Press
MENU
to return to normal screen.
• Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.
• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.
PR
MODE MENU SCREEN
BLUE MUTE AUTO OFF
➝REPEAT ON OFF
➝16:9 AUTO OF F
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
S E T : E N T E R ME N U : E X I T
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