Sharp VC-FH30SM User manual

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VC-FH30SM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL
VIDEOBANDSPELARE ANVÄNDARHANDBOK
KUVANAUHURI KÄYTTÖOHJE
VIDEOMASKINE BETJENINGSVEJLEDNING
VIDEOSPILLER BRUKSANVISNING
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●POWERSAVE FEATURE
●CHILD LOCK
●SHARP SUPER PICTURE
●AUTO TUNING
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Dear SHARP customer 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.
Copyright
●Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the
copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in your Country.
●No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without prior permission from SHARP
Electronics (UK) Ltd.
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY
APPLY TO YOUR VCR.
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Bästa SHARP-kund Vi tackar dig för ditt köp av videobandspelare från SHARP.
Om du sköter videobandspelaren på rätt sätt kommer den att skänka dig och hela din familj mycket nöje under lång tid framöver.
Studera denna bruksanvisning noggrant innan du använder videobandspelaren.
Copyright
●Audiovisuella material och produkter kan lyda under upphovsrättslagen och får då inte spelas in utan tillstånd från
upphovsrättsinnehavaren. Kontrollera vilka lagar som gäller i ditt land.
●Denna skrift får inte till någon del reproduceras, lagras eller spridas i någon form utan tillstånd från SHARP ELECTRONICS
(EUROPE) GmbH.
DENNA BRUKSANVISNING GÄLLER FÖR FLERA OLIKA MODELLER.
OBSERVERA ATT ALLA FUNKTIONER OCH EGENSKAPER SOM BEHANDLAS I TEXTEN KANSKE INTE AVSER JUST
DIN MODELL.
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Kjære SHARP-kunde. Takk for at du har kjøpt denne videospilleren fra SHARP. Med riktig vedlikehold vil den gi mange år med
underholdning for hele familien. Les nøye gjennom denne bruksanvisningen før du begynner å bruke videospilleren
Opphavsrett
●Audiovisuelt materiale kan inneholde av kopibeskyttet arbeid som ikke kan spilles inn uten tillatelse fra eieren av opphavsretten.
Se gjeldende lover om opphavsrett og kopibeskyttelse.
●Ingen del av denne publikasjonen kan reproduseres, lagres eller overføres på noen form uten forhåndstillatelse fra SHARP
Electronics Ltd., Storbritannia.
DENNE HÅNDBOKEN GJELDER FOR EN REKKE MODELLER. ALLE DE OMTALTE
FUNKSJONENE FINNES IKKE NØDVENDIGVIS PÅ DIN VIDEOSPILLER.
Kære Sharp kunde. Tak fordi De købte denne SHARP videomaskine. Med den rette pleje vil den kunne give mange års
underholdning til hele familien. Læs venligst denne manual grundigt, før De forsøger at anvende videomaskinen.
Copyright
●Audiovisuelt materiale kan være omfattet af copyright. I så fald må det ikke optages uden tilladelse fra indehaveren af en sådan
copyright. Vi henviser til den relevante lovgivning.
●Ingen del af denne publikation må gengives, lagres eller udsendes i nogen form uden forudgående tilladelse fra SHARP
Electronics (UK) Ltd.
DENNE MANUAL OMFATTER EN RÆKKE MODELLER. ALLE DE NÆVNTE FUNKTIONER GÆLDER MÅSKE IKKE FOR
NETOP DERES VIDEOMASKINE.
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Hyvä asiakas
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vuosia tästä eteenpäin. Neuvomme sinua lukemaan huolellisesti tämän käyttöohjeen ennen kuin ryhdyt käyttämään kuvanauhuria.
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lupaa.
OHEINEN OPASKIRJA SISÄLTÄÄ USEIDEN ERI KUVANAUHURIMALLIEN KÄYTTÖOHJEET. HANKKIMASSASI
LAITTEESSA EI VÄLTTÄMÄTTÄ OLE KAIKKIA MAINITTUJA OMINAISUUKSIA.
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VCR REMOTE CONTROL
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4. EJECT
17. TIMER ON/OFF
24. ZERO BACK
26. SUPER SHARP
PICTURE
22. MENU SELECT
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31. PAUSE/STILL
8. AM/PM or
30. PLAY/X2
25. SKIP SEARCH
18. MODE ON
SCREEN DISPLAY
9. REWIND 29. FAST FORWARD
11. RECORD
13. TAPE SPEED
12. SLOW
32. DPSS
/SLOW SPEED /
+
3. AUDIO OUT
6. MENU 21. SET
23. CLEAR
10. STOP
19. DISPLAY
16. TV
2. STANDBY
5. VOLUME
7. SV/V+/TIMER
28. INPUT SELECT
33. TV/VCR
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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:
FUNCTION
OSD
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
[]buttons
[ ] buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
Rotate the shuttle dial
counter clockwise/clockwise
/
/
/
1. VCR
+
/
8. NUMBER
BUTTONS
14. DIRECT RECORD
TV
15. A.DUB (This button
has no function with this
model)
20. CHANNEL
/
27. CHILD LOCK
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1. VIDEOBANDSPELARE
2. STANDBY-LÄGE
3. AUDIO OUT
4. EJECT
5. VOLYM
6. MENU
7. SV/V+/TIMER
8. FM/EM eller
9. ÅTERSPOLNING
10. STOPP
11. INSPELNING
12. SLOW
13. INSPELNINGSHASTIGHETEN
14. DIRECT TV RECORD
15. A.DUB (Denna knapp har inte någon
funtion på denna modell)
16. TV
17. TIMER AV/PÅ
18. SKÄRMPANEL
19. DISPLAY
20. KANAL
21. BEKRÄFTA
22. MENYVAL
23. MAKULERA
24. ZERO BACK
25. SKIP-SÖKNING
26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE
27. BARNLÅS
28. VAL AV INGÅNG
29. FRAMSPOLNING
30. PLAY/X2
31. PAUS/STILLBILD
32. DPSS [ ] /SLOW /
33. TV/VIDEOBANDSPELARE
+
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KNAPPAR PÅ FJÄRRKONTROLLEN
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FUNKTION
BILDSKÄRMSMENY
Meny: Flytta UPP/NED
Meny: Flytta till
HÖGER/VÄNSTER
FJÄRRKONTROLLSFUNKTIONER
[ ] knappar
[ ] knappar
FUNKTIONER PÅ
VIDEOBANDSPELARENS
FRONTPANEL
CHANNEL knappar.
Vrid snabbspolningsringen
medsols/motsols
/
/
/
Videobandspelarens frontpanel/motsvarande funktioner på fjärrkontrollen.
Du kan om du vill, eller om batterierna i fjärrkontrollen är slut, använda kontrollerna på
videobandspelarens frontpanel. Skillnaderna mellan funktionerna listas nedan:
/
+
/
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KUVANAUHURIN KAUKOSÄÄDIN
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KUVANAUHURIN ETUPANEELIN PAINIKKEIDEN / KAUKOSÄÄTIMEN
PAINIKKEIDEN TOIMINTOJEN VASTAAVUUS
Jos kaukosäätimen paristot ovat lopussa, tai muutenkin halutessasi, voit käyttää
kuvanauhuria myös etupaneelin painikkeista. Etupaneelin ja kaukosäätimen painikkeiden
toiminnot ovat lähes samat. Vähäiset eroavaisuudet on merkitty alla olevaan taulukkoon
TOIMINTO
Liikkuminen YLÖS/ALAS
valikossa
Liikkuminen
VASEMMALLE/OIKEALLE
valikossa
KAUKOSÄÄDIN
[]painikkeet
[]painikkeet
/
/
KUVANAUHURIN
ETUPANEELIN PAINIKKEET
KANAVA [ ] painikkeet
Käännä säätönuppia
vastapäivään/
myötäpäivään
/
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1. KUVANAUHURI
2. VALMIUSTILA
3. AUDIO OUT
4. EJECT
5. ÄÄNENVOIMAKKUUS
6. VALIKKO
7. SV/V+/TIMER
8. AM/PM TAI
9. TAKAISINKELAUS
10. PYSÄYTYSPAINIKE
11. NAUHOITUSPAINIKE
12. HIDASTUS
13. NAUHAN NOPEUS
14. DIRECT TV RECORD
15. A.DUB (Tälle painikkeelle ei ole asetettu
toimintoa tässä mallissa)
16. TV
17. AJASTIN KYLLÄ/EI
18. TOIMINTOTILAN KUVARUUTUNÄYTTÖ
19. DISPLAY
20. KANAVA
21. VAHVISTUSPAINIKE
22. VALINTA VALIKOSTA
23. POISTOPAINIKE
24. ZERO BACK
25. HAKU HYPPÄYKSITTÄIN
26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE
27. LAPSILUKKO
28. TULON VALINTA
29. ETEENPÄINKELAUS
30. TOISTOPAINIKE/X2
31. TAUKO/PYSÄYTYSKUVAPAINIKE
32. DPSS [ ] /
HIDAS NOPEUS /
33. TV/KUVANAUHURI
+
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/
/
+
/
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FJERNBETJENING
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VIDEOMASKINENS FRONTPANEL/FUNKTIONER, DER SVARER TIL
FJERNBETJENINGENS
Hvis De foretrækker det, eller hvis fjernbetjeningens batterier svigter, får De brug for
knapperne på videomaskinens frontpanel. De eneste forskelle i funktionerne vises i det
følgende:
FUNKTION
Display på skærmen
OP/NED
Display på skærmen
HØJRE/VENSTRE
MED FJERNBETJENINGEN
Knappene []
Knappene []
/
/
PÅ FRONTPANELET
PROGRAM [ ]
knapperne
Drej ring til højre/venstre
/
1. VIDEO
2. STANDBY
3. AUDIO UDGANG
4. EJECT
5. VOLUMEN
6. MENU
7. SV/V+/TIMER
8. AM/PM eller
9. TILBAGESPOLING
10. STOP
11. OPTAGELSE
12. LANGSOMT
13. BÅNDHASTIGHED
14. DIRECT TV RECORD
15. A.DUB (Denne knap har ingen
funcktion på denne model)
16. TV
17. TIMER TIL/FRA
18. DISPLAY PÅ SKÆRMEN
19. DISPLAY
20. PROGRAM
21. INDSTIL
22. VÆLG MENU
23. SLET
24. ZERO BACK
25. SKIP- SØGNING
26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE
27. BØRNELÅS
28. VÆLG INDGANG
29. HURTIG FREMADSPOLING
30. AFSPIL/X2
31. PAUS/STILL
32. DPSS [ ] /
LANGSOM HASTIGHED /
33. TV/VIDEO
+
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/
/
+
/
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FJERNKONTROLL
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TILSVARENDE FUNKSJONER PÅ VIDEOSPILLERENS FRONTPANEL OG
FJERNKONTROLLEN.
Hvis du foretrekker det, eller hvis batteriene i fjernkontrollen er flate, må du bruke kontrollene
på videospillerens frontpanel. De eneste forskjellene i funksjonalitet er beskrevet nedenfor:
FUNKSJON PÅ SKJERMEN
Flytte OPP/NED i menyen
Flytte til VENSTRE/HØYRE
i menyen
VED Å BRUKE
FJERNKONTROLLEN
Knappene []
Knappene []
/
/
VED Å BRUKE
FRONTPANELET
Knappene CHANNEL [ ]
Roter stryrehjolet mot
klokken/med klokken
/
1. VIDEOSPILLER
2. STANDBY
3. AUDIO OUT
4. EJECT
5. VOLUM
6. MENY
7. SV/V+/TIMER
8. AM/PM eller
9. SPOL TILBAKE
10. STOPP
11. SPILL INN
12. SAKTE
13. BÅNDHASTIGHET
14. DIRECT TV RECORD
15. A.DUB (Denne knappen har ingen
funksjon på denne modellen)
16. TV
17. TIMER PÅ/AV
18. MODUS FOR SKJERMVISNING
19. VIS
20. KANAL
21. BEKREFT
22. MENYVALG
23. SLETT
24. ZERO BACK
25. HOP OVER SØK
26. SUPER SHARP PICTURE
27. BARNESIKRING
28. VELG INNGANG
29. SPOL FREMOVER
30. PLAY/X2
31. PAUS/STILLBILDE
32. DPSS [ ] /
SAKTEFILM /
33. TV/VIDEOSPILLER
+
///
/
+
/
/
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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
Tuning the TV into the VCR............................................................................................................5
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .........................................................................7
How to playback a video tape....................................................................................................7
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................8
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape..............................................................9
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 10
Direct TV recording ......................................................................................................................11
How to use to make a recording ..............................................................................12
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................14
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 16
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 17
Playback of a video tape ...........................................................................................................19
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 19
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 19
Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 20
Playing back an NTSC tape .................................................................................20
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Colour ............................................................................................................................................22
16:9 Playback and recording .....................................................................................................22
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 23
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 23
Remote control operation of TV................................................................................................. 24
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 25
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................26
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POWERSAVE feature .................................................................................................................... 27
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 28
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel.........................................................................................................29
Broadcast and CATV channels ..................................................................................................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
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 36
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................38
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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.
RF CONNECTION
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.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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.
1
2
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
Optional
SCART (not supplied). If you
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT
socket on the VCR.
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
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY button, the VCR will toggle
between STANDBY and POWERSAVE modes. The VCR display will not be
illuminated in POWERSAVE mode.
1.
Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY
mode (not POWERSAVE).
2.
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).
3.
Press and hold the MENU button for 3
seconds. The VCR will search and display
the ideal RF channel.
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.
4.
Tune the selected channel on your TV
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press
SET
to store the RF channel and to
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
NOTE:
✔
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
• 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 by pressing the
CLEAR
button then
SET
to return to
STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference.
Example:
MENU SCREEN
SHOWVIEW
TIMER
MODE
GRUNDE I NSTELLUNG
MN :WÄHLEN
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Press STOP to switch on your VCR.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area, sort them into a standard
order and set the clock.
The screen opposite should be showing on your TV.
Follow the instructions from the screens.
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 sort will take a few minutes to
complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present 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
.
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
for 10 seconds.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
4.
Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
✔
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
Refer to the CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION chapter if
• Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.
• You wish to re-arrange the channel order.
• You wish to change the time on the clock or if the VCR could not set the time.
• If the screen above does not
appear, follow the procedure
VCR RESET below.
AUTO INSTALLAT ION
PRESS SET KEY TO START
AUTOMATI SCHE EINSTELLUNG
ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN .
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
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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, but NOT
POWERSAVE mode.
• If appears on the VCR display, press 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:
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.
• 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 ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-
ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
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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.
SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to
record up to eight programmes using the
SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings...
1. Press SV/V+/TIMER 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.
→SHOWVIEW NO. -
ONCE WE E K L Y DA I L Y
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
PR :ZDF
OP :SELECT MN :CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU:EX I T
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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. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use
[ / ] to highlight the final column. Using
the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF
(✱= ON -= OFF).
9. Press SET to confirm the programme. The
SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to
enter further SHOWVIEW recordings repeat
this procedure.
10. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press MENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
11. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER STAND-BY mode. will be shown on
the display.
NOTES:
• 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.
• 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 STAND-BY.
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
TAPE SPEED :SP / LP
OP :SELECT MN :CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU:EX I T
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP-
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
VPS/PDC ✱:ON - :OFF
OP :SELECT MN :CHANGE
SET :ENTER MENU:EX I T
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