Sharp VC-FH70GM 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
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 ....................................................................................................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 use to make a recording .............................................................................. 14
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 16
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 18
ADVANCED OPERATION
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
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POWERSAVE feature .................................................................................................................... 32
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 32
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
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
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
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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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.
TV/ VCR
TV OPERATE CHANNEL
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
• Do not connect a SCART lead if you wish to tune the VCR RF channel, depending on your
TV.
• 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
NEX
TV
IEW
LINK operation, a fully wired scart cable must be used.
✔
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/POWERSAVE 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 INSTELLUNG
 :WÄHLEN
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
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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.
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.
• 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.
AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON
PRESS START KEY TO START .
AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTELLUNG
ZUM BEGINN, DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN.
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
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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 for 10 seconds.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should
now be showing on your TV. Press
SET
to
confirm.
4. Press [ / ] to select your language
and press
SET
.
• Press [ / ] to select the country of
use and press
SET
.
• Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is
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 (
NEX
TV
IEW
, 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 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
.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.
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 (
NEX
TV
IEW
, 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
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:
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 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.
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.
3D DNR
DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION will reduce the black and white and colour noise in the
picture. Press the 3D-DNR button on the front of the VCR to switch the feature on and off.
• 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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