Sharp VC-M303HM User manual

●2 HEAD LONG PLAY
●CHILD LOCK
●SHARP SUPER PICTURE
VC-M303HM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL

SAFETY WARNINGS
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.
INFORMATION
Additional information complements instructions.
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
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your country.
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3. CHILD LOCK
16. TV VOLUME
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
SV/V+
/TIMER
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
231
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
22. MODE ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
24. CHANNEL
/
20. MENU SELECT
28. PAUSE/STILL
8. AM/PM or
27. PLAY/X2
23. DISPLAY
17. ZERO BACK
5.AUDIO OUT (This button
has no function with this VCR)
9. REWIND 26. FAST FORWARD
11.STOP (The STOP button is
also used to switch on the VCR.)
12. TAPE SPEED (SP/LP)
13. SLOW
29. DPSS
SLOW SPEED /
+
2. INPUT SELECT
6. MENU
19. SET
21. CLEAR
10. RECORD
18. SKIP SEARCH
15. BASIC SHARP TV
CONTROLS
1. STANDBY
4. TIMER ON/OFF
7. SV/V+/TIMER
25. INPUT SELECT
30. TV/VCR (This button
has no function with this VCR)
/
+
VCR REMOTE CONTROL
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
(On-Screen Display)
Moving UP/DOWN menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
/ Menu Select buttons
/ Menu Select buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
Press the FF or REW buttons
on the front of the VCR
/
/
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14. TV CHANNEL
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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
Scart lead connection (Not supplied) ......................................................................................... 9
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9
How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................9
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 13
ADVANCED OPERATION
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 16
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 16
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 16
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 17
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 19
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 19
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 19
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 20
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 21
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 22
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 23
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 23
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 24
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 25
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 26
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 28
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 30
RF channel tuning......................................................................................................................... 30
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 31
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 32

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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.
Battery cover
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
SV/V+/
TIMER
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
231
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
REMOTE CONTROL

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
✔The VCR is correctly connected.
EXISTING AERIAL
OR CATV CABLE
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the ANTENNA IN
socket on your VCR.
1
2
3
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.
Connect the
VCR to the
mains.
BACK OF
TELEVISION
Optional SCART (not supplied). If you
have a scart lead connect it to your TV and
LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
- The advantage of a Scart connection is
improved picture and sound quality during
playback.
SCART LEAD
AERIAL
RF CONNECTION
CABLE
AERIAL
RF CONNECTION
CABLE

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
1. Press the STANDBY button to ensure your
VCR is in the STANDBY mode. The display on the
front of the VCR should show “SHARP”, if not,
please perform the VCR RESET procedure on
page 30.
2. Press and hold the button located on VCR
front panel for 3 seconds.
The VCR will search and display an ideal
channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display, this number will be
between 21 and 69.
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 on page 30.
3. Switch on the TV.
4. Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.
Example of
TV channels
5. Tune the selected channel on your TV until the screen below appears.
(Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).
Store this as your VCR channel.
6. Press the button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not
be displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.)
1 = BBC1 4 = Channel 4
2 = BBC2 5 = Channel 5
3 = ITV ? = VCR
MENU SCREEN
ME N U
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
쑿쑼 : SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T
EXAMPLE
(Blue background
with white text)

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
This model automatically tunes the TV channels in your area.
Turn the TV on and select the video channel. (As previously explained).
1. Press STOP to switch on
the VCR.
2. Follow the instructions that appear
on the TV screen by pressing the
button. (Auto tune may take a
few minutes)
NOTE:
• If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you
wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to VCR RESET at the back
of the book.
STOP
STOP
SET
SET
PLEASE BE SURE THE
AER I AL / SCART CABL E I S
CONNECTED TO YOUR VCR .
PRESS SET TO CONT I NUE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
AUTO I NSTALLAT I ON
PRESS SET KEY TO START
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
Press the button.
SET
1CH22
AUTOMAT I C TUN I NG .
PLEASE WA I T .
MENU:EXIT
See next page to continue
Button positions for your reference.
REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button.
SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
INSTALLATION CONTINUED
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able
to tune in. Using the [ / / /] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find
BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated, with interference. Search for the best quality
picture and, using the procedure below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure
for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3, etc.
3. Press [ / / /] to highlight
the channel to be moved.
4. Press the button to confirm.
5. Press [ / / /] to highlight
the new position for the channel.
6. Press the button to confirm.
7. If any more channels are to be
moved,
repeat procedure from step 3.
8. Press the button to exit if you are
happy with the channel order.
If you wish to change the channel
order at a later date refer to
MANUALLY SORTING
CHANNELS - Sorting the
channels into your preferred
order.
MENU SELECT
BUTTONS
MENU SET
MOVE 1/3
1CH21 7 13
2CH32 8 14
3CH43 9 15
4CH54 1 0 16
5CH6 5 11 17
61218
SELECTED :CH65
쑿쑼씱씰 : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
MOVE 1/3
1CH6 5 713
2CH21 8 14
3CH32 9 15
4CH43 1 0 16
5CH54 1 1 17
61218
SELECTED :CH65
쑿쑼씱씰 : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
REMOTE CONTROL
5.
3.
SET
SET

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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
INSTALLATION CONTINUED
.
The clock setting screen will now appear.
To set the time and date follow the steps below:
1. Press the [ / ] menu select
buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock operation.
2. Press [ /] to select TIME. Enter
the time using the NUMBER
BUTTONS or the [ / ]
buttons. If the minutes or hours are
less than 10, enter the leading 0. If
using the 12 hour clock enter AM or
PM by pressing the AM/PM
button on the remote control.
3. Press [ /] to select DATE. Enter
the date using the NUMBER
BUTTONS or the [ / ]
buttons. For example, for 1st April
enter 01 04.
4. Press [ /] to select YEAR. Enter
the last two digits of the year using
the NUMBER BUTTONS or the
[ / ] buttons. For example, for
2000 enter 00. For the year 2001
enter 01.
5. Press the button to store the time
and date.
NOTE:
✔All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
• You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving.
MENU SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
SV/V+/
TIMER
MODE OSD
231
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
12 hour example:
24 hour example:
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR
24H 15:0501/0400
MODE : 2 4H / 1 2H
씱씰 : SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DATE YEAR
12H 03:05PM 01/04 00
MODE : 2 4H / 1 2H
씱씰 : SELECT 쑿쑼 : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
Remote Control
AM/PM
SET

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BASIC OPERATION
SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)
A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR
in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection
diagram on page 4.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO
TAPES
VIDEO TAPES
• If you use only good quality video tapes, generally it will not be necessary to clean the
video heads.
• If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide
from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be
"snowy", or even disappear.
• To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you
will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning
is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.
• Use video tapes which carry the mark.
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. Press the PLAY/X2 button to
start playback.
See next page to continue
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
PLAY / X2

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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 button again.
• To revert to normal playback, press the PLAY/X2 button again.
• To stop the video tape, press STOP .
• To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.
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.
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 the PLAY/X2 button 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 the PLAY/X2 button to resume playback.
3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press the SLOW button 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 the PLAY/X2 button 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.
PLAY / X2
PLAY / X2
STOP
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
PLAY / X2
PAUSE/STILL
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
PLAY / X2
SLOW
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
SLOW
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
78
0
9
PLAY / X2
Remote Control

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Remote Control
PLAY / X2
BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1. Press STOP to stop the video tape.
2. Press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote control or on the
VCR front panel.
3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP .
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1. During playback, press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote
control, or on the VCR front panel.
2. To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD /REWIND again.
3. Press PLAY/X2 to resume playback.
NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
STOP
FF REW
STOP
FF REW
FF REW
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP

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BASIC OPERATION
IMMEDIATE RECORDING
SELECTION OF A CHANNEL
Select the channel you wish to record by using the number buttons on the VCR remote
control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing CHANNEL or on the
remote control or on the VCR front panel.
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 as above.
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. Press REC .
2. To specify a stop time, 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, rewind,
eject the tape and place the VCR into STANDBY mode, or just eject the tape and place
the VCR in STANDBY timer mode 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.
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
AM/PM
AM/PM
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REC
STOP
STOP 15:30
REC
REC
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
SLOW
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
78
0
9
STOP
REC
Remote Control

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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. To change to12-hour clock operation refer
to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK section of this manual.
12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM button on the remote
control.
Before you start!
• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove
the symbol.
• Check that the VCR 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 ensure that the VCR is
switched on.
2. Press the MENU button .
3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select TIMER. Press the SET button to
confirm.
4. Press the SET button again, the on-screen
display will now show today’s date.
If you wish to change the date use 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).
When the correct date for your recording is
shown, press the menu select button to move
to the next setting.
5. If you want to make additional recordings at
the same time each day or week, use
[ / ] to select D (daily) or W (weekly).
Then press to move to the next setting.
6. Enter the channel number using the [ / ]
or the NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to
record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3.
Then press to move to the next setting.
See next page to continue
AM/PM
TIMER
ON/OFF
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
쑿쑼 : 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
9/07
D-- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
REMOTE CONTROL
MENU SELECT
BUTTONS
STOP
SET
SET

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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
7. Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the
NUMBER BUTTONS, hours first then
minutes (when entering less than 10 hours or
minutes add a '0' before the number), for
example for 21:05 start, press 2 1 0 5.
Then press to move to the next setting.
8. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,
press 2 2 3 0.
9. 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.
10. Press the SET button to confirm.
• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you
have entered. If you wish to make additional
timer recordings, repeat this procedure.
11. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press the MENU button to
remove the menu from the TV screen.
12. Ensure that the tape on which you wish
to record is inserted into the VCR, then
press the TIMER ON/OFF button
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
9/07D03 21:05 -:-- SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
SET
TIMER
ON/OFF
STOP

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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED
RECORDING
Before you start!
• If appears on the VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove
the symbol.
CHECKING A RECORDING
1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press [ / ]to select TIMER. Press the SET
button to confirm.
• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory
will be shown.
4. If the settings are correct press the MENU
button to exit.
• If you wish to change or cancel any settings,
follow the procedures below.
CHANGING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A
RECORDING.
2. To change a delayed recording, press
[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press
the SET button to select.
3. Press [/]to highlight the setting to be
changed and correct it by using the [ / ]
or the NUMBER BUTTONS.
4. When all corrections are complete press the
SET button to confirm, then press the
MENU button to exit.
CANCELLING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A
RECORDING.
2. To cancel a delayed recording, press
[ / ] to highlight the recording to be
cancelled, then press CLEAR.
3. Press the MENU button to exit.
NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF
button to return the VCR to TIMER STANDBY mode.
TIMER
ON/OFF
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
쑿쑼 : SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
STOP
SET
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
SET
SET
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
TIMER
ON/OFF

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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.
By pressing the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will
change between long play and standard play.
For example,
in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:
in long play 2 hour 46 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 the MENU button to display the
main menu on the screen.
2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to
select MODE.
3. Press the SET button.
4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.
5. Press [/]to select ON.
6. Press the SET button.
7. Press the MENU button to return to
normal screen.
• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.
• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.
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BLUE MUTE AUTO OF F
➝REPEAT ON OFF
쑿쑼 : SELECT 씱씰 : CHANGE
S E T : E N T E R ME N U : E X I T
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ADVANCED OPERATION
DIGITAL DISPLAY
TIME OF DAY
Shows current time of day, if the clock is set.
Press DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For
example, 21:20 appears:
OPERATION MODE
Shows status of tape. Press DISPLAY until the display
appears, for example:
TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK
Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the
tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.
1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for
example:
2. To identify the current position on a video tape
press CLEAR and the tape counter will appear:
When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press ZERO BACK. The tape will
rewind/advance to this point.
NOTE:
• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.
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