Sharp VC-MH321HM User manual

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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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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
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BASIC OPERATION
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CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
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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.
s

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.
4

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.