Sharp VC-MH321HM User manual

MEN
VC-MH721HM

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
(Europe)
GmbH.
@ vines? and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
@
VIDEQ#4;-
system
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
THIS
MANUAL
COVERS
A
RANGE
OF
MODELS.
ALL
OF
THE
FEATURES
MENTIONED
MAY
NOT
NECESSARILY
APPLY
TO
YOUR
VCR.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.

VCR REMOTE CONTROL
14. BASIC SHARP TV
1.
STANDBY
CONTROLS
2.
INPUT
SELECT
15.
VOLUME
©/©
3.CHILD
LOCK
Gam
6.
ZERO
BACK
4.
TIMER
ON/OFF
2
ANRIOGIR
17.
SKIP
SEARCH
Seay
18.
SET
49.
MENU
SELECT
7.
SVNV+/TIMER
20.
CLEAR
21.
MODE
ON
SCREEN
DISPLAY
22. DISPLAY
23. CHANNEL A/W
8. AM/PM or Ga)
24, INPUT SELECT
9. REWIND 25. FAST FORWARD
10.
RECORD
26.
PLAY/X2
27 PAUSE/STILL
11.STOP
12. TAPE SPEED
13.
SLOW
8.
DPSS
«
/
»
SLOW SPEED O/®
29. TV/VCR
VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.
lf you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front pane! controls. The only
differences in function are shown below:
FUNCTION OPERATION WITH REMOTE OPERATION WITH VCR
OSD
CONTROL
FRONT
PANEL
Moving DOWN/UP menu [ a/'W ] buttons CHANNEL 4/ buttons.
Moving
LEFT/RIGHT
menu
[</p>
]
buttons
REW/FF
buttons.
(ii)

CALLING FOR SERVICE
@ If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.
@ For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer
Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.
@ Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce
proof of purchase.
@ SCART leads can be obtained from the SHARP Parts Centre: Willow Vale Electronics
Limited Tel. Manchester 0161 682 1415/ Reading 01189 876444. Most credit/debit
cards accepted.
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
This equipment complies with the r
* Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous
improvement.
* No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although
every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.
Printed in U.K. TINS-3297UMN1ZXQ

CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
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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.

BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
(TYPE AA/R6/UMS3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote contro}!
unit.
7 RF CONNECTION CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
To fit the batteries into the remote
control
Remove the battery cover on the back of
the remote control.
Fit the batteries: OtoO and @to®
terminals. Place the battery cover back
Battery
cover
into
position.
Remote Control
@ Remote Controi must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.
@ Do not expose to liquid or shock.
@ May not function if the VCR is in direct suntight 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.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
eee AERIAL OR
oo ~.- CATV CABLE
1=
Connect your existing aerial cable to
xxx: 3 the ANTENNA IN socket on your
Connect the VCR to the
Optional: Connect your Satellite
receiver or decoder to the VCR
using a scart lead to LINE 2
IN/DECODER 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.
BACK OF
TELEVISION |
DECODER UNIT OR Optional SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your
SATELLITE SVSTEM TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
J The VCR is correctly connected.
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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 LOW POWER modes. The VCR display will not be
illuminated in low power mode.
1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY
mode (not low power).
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 for3- &-J.-
seconds. The VCR will search and
display the ideal RF channel.
4. Tune the selected channel on your TV MENU SCREEN
(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.
lf problems persist contact SHARP Consumer Information Centre 0990-274277
J The TV is tuned to the VCR.

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.
(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 the screen above does not appear, follow
If you wish to customise the channel! order refer the procedure VCR RESET below.
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.
4 All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.

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
Facitity.
Please
note,
if
cleaning
is
necessary
it
is
not
covered
by
the
guarantee.
@
Use
video
tapes
which
carry
the
mark.
AL
HOW
TO
PLAYBACK
A
VIDEO
TAPE
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.
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.
Record-protection tab
3.To
start
playback,
press
PLAY/X2
(P
).

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. (SET) on
the VCR front panel.
@ For double speed playback (without sound), press PLAY/X2 (> ) again.
@ To revert to normal playback, press PLAY/X2 (P ) again.
@ To stop the video tape, press STOP (@ ).
@ To eject the tape press 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 “ye 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 Y buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1.Press PLAY/X2 ( P ) to start the video tape playing.
2.To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL (1B).
@ To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL & or V .
@ Press PLAY/X2 (P ) to resume playback.
3.To playback in slow motion (without sound) press I> SLOW on the remote control. Slow
motion speed can be adjusted using the O or © buttons next to the slow button. Picture
disturbance can be improved by using the CHANNEL or Y during stow motion
playback.
@ Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.

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 (PP)/ REWIND (<<) on
the remote contro! or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR to
the right/left and release.
3.To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP (Mf ) .
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.During playback, press FAST FORWARD (>P)/REWIND
(<4<4 ) on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the
right/ left.
2.To lock search mode turn the shuttle far right/left and
release.
3.To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD (>>)
/REWIND (<4 ) again, or turn the shuttle to the halfway
position,
4.Press PLAY/X2 (P ) to resume playback.

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 Ao V.
To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press Gi),
For example, for channel 24, press Giz) then press 2 4.
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 RECORD (@ ).
4.To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL (fff).
5.To continue recording, press RECORD (@).
6.To stop recording, press STOP once.
SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
1. To specify a stop time, press RECORD (@
2. Each additional press of RECORD (@)
will delay the stop time by 10 minutes.
3. To stop recording at any time, press
STOP (Mf ) once.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE VIDE
TO MAKE A RECORDING
» fA appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
¢ Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
VIDEOPLUS+ allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the
VIDEOPLUS+ numbers published in TV listings.
1.Press [SV/V+/TIMER] on the remote
control.
2.Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV
listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.
3.Press [.a/W ] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.
4.!f you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use
[ </P> ] to select the WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate.
5.Press SET to confirm.
The first time that you use VIDEOPLUS+ 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 O 2. The VCR will remember this
for the future.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE VIDE 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 [.&/W J] to select standard
play or long play as required.
8. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC
setting use [ </> ] to highlight the
final column. Using the [44/W ] will
select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (# = ON
~ = OFF).
9. Press SET to confirm the programme.
The VIDEOPLUS+ menu will reappear.
If you wish to enter further
VIDEOPLUS+ 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 STANDBY mode.
E) wit! be shown on the display.

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.
» A 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.
_MENU SCREEN
2. Press MENU.
3.Press [4./Y ] 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: lf this is the date you wish to
make the recording on, press SET to
confirm this.
Or: enter the recording date using the
NUMBER BUTTONS. Enter two digits
for the day, then two for the month. For
example for July 9th, press O 9 (9th), then
O 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
[ &/W] to select D (daily) or W
(weekly). Then press SET to confirm.
7.Enter the channel using the NUMBER
BUTTONS. For example to record a
programme on channel 3, press O 3.
Then press SET to confirm.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
8. Enter the start time using the NUMBER
BUTTONS - hours first then minutes
(when entering less than 10 minutes add
a 'O’ before the number), for example for
21:05 start, press 2 1 0 5. Then press
SET to confirm.
9.£nter the stop time, for example for 22:30
stop, press 2 23 0.
10./f your VCR has long play facility and
you wish to change the RECORDING
SPEED, use the [ </P> ] to highlight
SP. Press [4a/W J] to select standard
play or long play as required.
11.[See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC
setting use [ 4/P ] to highlight the
final column. Using the [ 4/W ] will
select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (* = ON
- = OFF).
12.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.
13.When you have completed entering timer
settings, press MIENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
14.Press TIMER ON-OFF once to place
the VCR in TIMER STAND-BY mode.
E) will be shown on the display.
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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. MENU SCREEN
2.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
3. Press MENU. |
4.Press [ 4&/W ] to select TIMER. Press
SET to confirm.
@ All the delayed recordings in the VCRs
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 [ 44/W J to highlight
the recording, then press SET.
3.Press [<{/P ] to highlight the setting to
be changed and correct it by using the
[ &/Y ] 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 { aa/‘W ] to highlight
the recording to be cancelled, then press
CLEAR.
3.Press MENU.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
AUDIO AND Your ver (HiFi VCR’S Only)
HI-FI STEREO SOUND
Stereo sound is possible from Hi-Fi VCR's if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR
with a seart 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 Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND
Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM
sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically
switch to receive the mono signal. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this
follow the procedure below:
1.Press MENU to display the main menu on
the screen,
2.Press [ &/W ] 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.
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