Sharp VC-MH722LM User manual

●NICAN HiFi STEREO
●6 HEAD LONG PLAY
●VPS/PDC
●AUTO SORTING & CLOCK SET
●LOW POWER FEATURE
●CHILD LOCK
●SHARP SUPER PICTURE
●POST CODE SECURITY
●NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK
VC-MH722LM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
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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
●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.
●®and PlusCode ®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
● system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
(i)
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE
FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR
VCR.
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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
PLUSCODE
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
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. PLUSCODE
25. INPUT SELECT
30. TV/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
[]buttons
[ ] buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL buttons.
Rotate the shuttle dial COUNTER
CLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE
/
/
/
/
(ii)
///
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
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 8
How to playback a video tape ....................................................................................................8
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 9
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 10
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
How to use to make a recording ........................................................................... 12
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 14
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR (Hi-Fi VCR’S ONLY) ................................................................................... 17
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 19
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 19
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 19
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 20
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 23
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 23
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 24
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................25
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Post code security ........................................................................................................................ 26
Low Power feature ....................................................................................................................... 27
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 27
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 28
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 29
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 29
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 30
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 31
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 32
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 33
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 33
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 34
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 35
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 36
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 39
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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.
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.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNAIN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
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 existing aerial
cable to the
ANTENNA IN
socket on your VCR.
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
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.
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Example
(Blue background
with white text)
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.
Press the
STANDBY
button to ensure your VCR is in the STANDBY mode (not in LOW
POWER mode).
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.
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 below.
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.
Store this as your VCR channel. (Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in
your TV).
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.)
NOTES:
• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 2 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.
1 = BBC1 4 = Channel 4
2 = BBC2 5 = Channel 5
3 = ITV ? = VCR
MENU SCREEN
ME N U
V I DEOPLUS
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
 : SELECT
SET :ENTER MENU :EX I T
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
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.
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
SET
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.
PLEASE BE SURE THE
AER I AL / SCART CABLE 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 SET button.
1CH22
AUTOMATIC SORTING.
PLEASE WA I T .
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
Press the SET button.
See next page to continue
SET
STOP
REMOTE
CONTROL
Button positions for your reference.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
INSTALLATION CONTINUED
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the standard channel order.
3
MOVE 1/5
1BBC1 7 1 3
2BBC2 8 1 4
3ITV 9 15
4CH4 10 16
5CH5 11 17
61218
 : SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
MENU
DISPLAY
REMOTE
CONTROL
if you wish to change the channel order
refer to
MANUALLY SORTING
CHANNELS - Sorting the channels
into your preferred order
.
To check the clock has been set correctly,
press
DISPLAY until the time appears on the
VCR display.
If the clock is not automatically set, the clock
screen will appear, refer to
MANUALLY
SETTING THE CLOCK
for help on setting
the time and date.
Press
MENU
to exit.
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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.
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
SLOW
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
78
0
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Remote Control
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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
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
Remote Control
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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, 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.
STOP 15:30
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL AM/PM
SLOW
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
REC PAUSE/STILL
REW FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
78
0
9
Remote Control
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING
Before you start!
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF to remove the symbol.
• Check that the VCR 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 (refer to your daily newspaper or TV magazine).
1. Press the PLUSCODE button on the remote
control.
2. Enter the VIDEOPLUS+ number from the TV
listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.
NOTE:
3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons 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 VIDEOPLUS+ to make a
recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be
highlighted on the On-Screen Display.
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.
See next page to continue
• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current
VIDEOPLUS+ number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required
and enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+ 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 VIDEOPLUS+ menu, and re-enter the correct VIDEOPLUS+
number
→PLUS CODE . -
ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
Remote
Control
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
PR : BBC2
 : SELECT  : 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
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. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to
record is inserted into the VCR, then press
TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in
TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on
the display.
NOTES:
• You may also access the VIDEOPLUS+ menu by the following procedure:
i. Press MENU.
ii. The VIDEOPLUS+ option will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
Continue from step 2 above.
• 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 STANDBY.
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP *
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
TAPE SPEED :SP / LP
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP-
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
VPS/PDC ✱:ON - :OFF
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
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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 TIMER ON/OFF 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 SET to confirm.
4. Press SET 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.
MENU SCREEN
V I DEOPLUS+
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
 : 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*
9/07D-- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
Remote
Control
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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. [See note below]. For VPS/PDC setting use the
[/]to highlight the final column.
Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or
OFF (* = ON - = OFF).
11. 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.
12. When you have completed entering timer
settings, press MENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
13. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to
record is inserted into the VCR, then press
TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in
TIMER STANDBY 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 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*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
9/07D03 21:05 22:30 LP-
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
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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 TIMER ON/OFF to remove the symbol.
CHECKING A RECORDING
1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
2. Press MENU.
3. Press [ / ]to select TIMER. Press SET to
confirm.
• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory
will be shown.
4. If the settings are correct press MENU 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
SET 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 SET to
confirm, then press MENU 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 MENU 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.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
 : SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
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ADVANCED OPERATION
AUDIO AND YOUR VCR
(Hi-Fi VCR’S ONLY)
HI-FI STEREO SOUND
Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a
scart 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 programmes broadcast in NICAM sound (the factory pre-
set condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM sound may not be stereo, this depends on the
programme being received.
Audio is automatically recorded in two different ways:
(i) Hi-Fi: Using specialised rotary heads, two audio signals are recorded on to the tape. These
will be stereo, mono or bilingual depending on the sound being received.
(ii) Normal: A mono recording is also made on the conventional analogue audio track.
4.
Press
MENU
to display the main menu on the
screen.
5. Press [ / ] to select MODE.
6.
Press
SET
. NICAM will be selected.
7.
Press
[ / ] to select OFF.
8.
Press
SET
, to return to the menu screen.
9.
Press
MENU
, to exit to normal screen.
NOTES:
• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R
will not appear on the display.
• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be
improved by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / .
• If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track
and the sound will be in mono.
• Not all TV transmitters provide NICAM sound. In this case the VCR automatically
switches to receive the mono signal.
• NICAM sound may not be stereo.
➝NICAM AUTO OFF
COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM
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