Sharp VC-MH75HM User manual

●AUTO TUNING
●SHARP SUPER PICTURE
●NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO
●6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY
●CHILD LOCK
●NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK
VC-MH75HM
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 (UK) Ltd.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp
product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone the
Mastercare digital supp;ort line on telephone number 08700
100484 during office hours (or [phone] if telephoning
from Ireland).
(i)
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OPERATION WITH
VCR FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL / buttons.
Press the FF or REW
buttons on the front of the VCR.
VCR REMOTE CONTROL
VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.
If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you can 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
(ii)
MENU SELECT
/ / /
TIMER ON/OFF
STANDBY
SV / V+ / TIMER
NUMBER KEYS
TAPE SPEED
CLEAR
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
TV/VCR
MENU
CHANNEL /
AM/PM or
/
REW FF
STOP
CH LVOL
—
TAPE
SPEED
INPUT
SELECT
MENU SET
ZERO
BACK
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
SV/V+/
TIMER
STANDBY
CH KVOL
±
CLEAR
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
CHANNELAM/PM INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
DPSS
TV/VCR
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
/
PLAY/X2
K
L
TV
OPERATE
SET
SKIP SEARCH
ZERO BACK
AUDIO OUT
BASIC SHARP
TV CONTROLS
INPUT SELECT
K
CHANNEL L
CHANNEL
DPSS / SLOW
/ /
PAUSE/STILL
/
CHILD LOCK
RECORD
STOP
SLOW
REWIND FAST FORWARD
PLAY/X2
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
2FF
2
REW
3
3
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SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.
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Printed in U.K.
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
as amended by 93/68/EEC.
• 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.
CALLING FOR SERVICE
Mastercare digital support line: Tel: [phone] during office hours
(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland)
● 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.
●In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you
will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep
your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.
●Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor who can be contacted at: PARTMASTER on telephone number 0870 9090444
or at www.partmaster.co.uk.
Alternatively, please visit the Sharp web-site:
www.sharp.co.uk/support
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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
Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATION
Scart lead connection (Not supplied)....................................................................................... 10
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ....................................................................... 10
How to playback a video tape.................................................................................................. 10
Sharp Super Picture ............................................................................................... 11
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 11
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 12
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 14
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR.................................................................................................................... 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
LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 21
Tape counter and zero back......................................................................................................21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23
Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 23
Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 23
OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................25
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 26
Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 27
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 27
Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 28
Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 29
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR display................................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 30
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 31
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 35
RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 35
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37
Calling for Service ........................................................................................................Back Cover
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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.
STANDBY
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
]
Battery cover
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
BASIC CONNECTION
✔
The VCR is correctly connected
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEO CASSETTE GRABADOR
230V 50Hz
MODEL NO.
No DE MODELO
SERIAL NO.
No DE SERIE
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD
MADE IN U.K.
FABRICADOEN REINO UNIDO
SHOWVIEW es una marca registrada por
Gemstar Development Corporation.
El sistema SHOWVIEW está fabricado bajo
licencia de Gemstar Development Corporation.
PRECAUCION:TENSION PELIGROSA
EN EL INTERIOR
PARAEVITSR SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS
NO QUITE LA TAPA. EN EL INTERIOR
NO HAYPIEZAS QUE PUDEA REPARAR
EL USUARIO.SOLOCITE REPARACIONES
AL SERVICIOTECNICO CUALIFICADO.
CAUTION:DANGEROUS VOLTAGEINSIDE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER.NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
~
R D L G
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
BACK OF TELEVISION
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
VCR BACK PANEL
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. The advantage of a
Scart connection is improved
picture and sound quality
during playback.
Connect your TV to
the VCR using the
supplied RF connection
cable, i.e. connect the
VCR AERIAL OUT socket
to the TV AERIAL IN
socket.
Connect your existing
aerial cable to the
AERIAL IN socket
on your VCR
This drawing is an
example only. If your
television set has more
than one scart socket,
please see the TV
operation manual for
correct connections.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
OTHER CONNECTIONS
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEO CASSETTE GRABADOR
230V 50Hz
MODEL NO.
No DE MODELO
SERIAL NO.
No DE SERIE
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.)LTD
MADE IN U.K.
FABRICADO EN REINO UNIDO
SHOWVIEW es una marca registrada por
Gemstar DevelopmentCor poration.
El sistema SHOWVIEW estáfabricado bajo
licencia de Gemstar DevelopmentCor poration.
PRECAUCION:TENSIONPELIGROSA
EN EL INTERIOR
PARAEVITSR SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS
NO QUITE LATAPA.EN EL INTERIOR
NO HAYPIEZAS QUE PUDEA REPARAR
EL USUARIO.SOLOCITE REPARACIONES
AL SERVICIOTECNICO CUALIFICADO.
CAUTION:DANGEROUS VOLTAGEINSIDE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVECOVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of
Gemstar DevelopmentCor poration.
The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar
DevelopmentCor poration.
~
R D L G
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
BACK OF
TELEVISION
VCR BACK PANEL
2nd Television
SATELLITE SYSTEM
Telephone Line
Dish Input
RS-232
Telephone
Line
WARNING
DISCONNECT RECEIVER FROM THE
MAINS BEFORE REMOVING.
ACCURATELY FOLLOW THE MODULE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
DIGITAL INTERFACE
54321
987
6
VCR SCART
TV SCART
RF OUT - 2
RF OUT - 1
AERIAL IN
AUDIO
OUT
LEFT
RIGHT
230V ~ 50Hz
Connect to the mains
Satellite Dish
Connect the VCR to the mains
Connect your
TV to the VCR
using the
supplied
RF connection
cable, i.e.
connect the
VCR AERIAL
OUT socket to
the TV AERIAL
IN socket
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.
Optional: SCART (not supplied). Connect your Satellite
receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR. RF lead
(to VCR input socket)
Terrestrial Aerial
This drawing is an example only. If your
television set has more than one scart
socket, please see the TV operation
manual for correct connections.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING
PROCEDURE
This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously
been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.
1.
Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.
2.
Switch on the
TV
.
3.
Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.
Example of
TV channels
4.
Press the
STOP
button. The VCR will search
and display an ideal RF channel. Wait for the
flashing channel number to appear on the VCR
display, this number will be between 21 and 69.
• If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 6.
CAUTION:
5.
Tune the selected channel on your TV.
(Refer to your TV manual for
instructions on how to tune in your TV).
Store this as your VCR channel.
NOTE:
See next page to continue
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 35.
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.
1 = BBC1 4 = Channel 4
2 = BBC2 5 = Channel 5
3 = ITV ? = VCR
STOP
AUT O I NST AL L AT I ON
PRESS SET KEY TO START .
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
Blue
background
with
White Text
TV SCREEN
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING CONTINUED
6.
Press the
SET
button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the installation.
7.
Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are
connected to your VCR and then
press the
SET
button to confirm.
Auto install will now search for and tune in
all available channels.
(This may take a few minutes.)
See next page to continue
SET
MENU SET
ZERO
BACK
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
SV/V+/
TIMER CLEAR
MODE OSD
MENU SET
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
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
1CH22
AUTOMAT I C TUN I NG .
PLEASE WA I T .
MENU : E X I T
Button positions for your reference.
REMOTE CONTROL
7.
SET
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
On completion the MOVE MENU will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to
tune in. By pressing the
MODE OSD
button, the VCR will change to a blue background.
This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the [ / /
/ ] menu
select buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. Some channels may be duplicated
but with more interference than others. 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.
1.
Press the [ / /
/
] menu select
buttons to highlight the channel to be
moved.
2.
Press the
SET
button to confirm.
3.
Press the [ / / / ] menu select
buttons to highlight the new position for
the channel.
4.
Press the
SET
button to confirm.
5.
If any more channels are to be moved,
repeat procedure from step 3.
6.
Press the
MENU
button to exit if you
are happy with the channel order.
All the programmes should now be
correctly tuned!
If you wish to, delete or change the channel
order at a later date please refer to
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS towards the
back of this book.
See next page to continue
MODE OSD
MENU SET
ZERO
BACK
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
SV/V+/
TIMER CLEAR
MODE OSD
MENU SET
MENU SELECT BUTTONS
MOVE 1/5
1CH2 1 713
2CH3 2 8 14
3CH4 3 9 15
4CH5 4 10 16
5CH6 5 11 17
61218
CLEAR :CHANNEL SORT
 : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
3.
1.
MOVE 1/5
1CH3 2 7 13
2CH4 3 8 14
3CH5 4 9 15
4CH6 5 10 16
5CH2 1 11 17
61218
SELECTED :CH5
 : SELECTED
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
REMOTE CONTROL
SET
SET
MENU
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
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 the [
/
] menu select buttons
to select TIME. Enter the time using the
NUMBER buttons or the [ / ]
menu select 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 the [
/
] menu select buttons
to select DATE. Enter the date using the
NUMBER
buttons or the [ / ]
menu select buttons. For example, for
1st April enter
01 04
.
4.
Press the [
/
] menu select buttons
to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits
of the year using the
NUMBER
buttons or the [ / ] menu select
buttons. For example, for 2003 enter
03
. For the year 2004 enter
04
.
5.
Press the
SET
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.
12 hour example:
24 hour example:
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DAT E YEAR
24H 15:0501/0403
MODE : 2 4H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
CLOCK
MODE T I ME DATE YEAR
12H 03:05PM 01/04 03
MODE : 2 4H / 1 2H
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
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 the
STOP
button.
• To eject the tape press the
EJECT
button on the VCR.
SHARP SUPER PICTURE
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 the
SUPER P.
button 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 the
CHANNEL
or buttons to position picture interference off the TV
screen. (Manual Tracking)
• Press the
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 the
PAUSE/STILL
button.
• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press the
CHANNEL
or buttons .
• 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 buttons 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
7EJECT
SUPER P.
CHANNEL
KCHANNEL
L
CHANNEL
KCHANNEL
L
REW FF
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
DPSS
PLAY/X2
PLAY/X2
PAUSE/STILL
CHANNEL
KCHANNEL
L
PLAY/X2
SLOW
DPSS DPSS
SLOW
CHANNEL
K
CHANNEL
L
PLAY/X2
REMOTE CONTROL
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1.
Press the
STOP
button 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 the
STOP
button.
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.
During playback to select search mode, press the
FAST FORWARD
/
REWIND
buttons on
the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.
2.
Press the
PLAY/X2
button to resume playback.
OR
3.
To decrease the speed, during visual search mode press the
FAST FORWARD
/
REWIND
buttons again.
4.
Press the
PLAY/X2
button.
NOTE:
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 the
CHANNEL
/ buttons on
the remote control or on the VCR front panel.
To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press the
AM/PM
button.
For example, for channel 24, press the AM/PM button then press 2 4 .
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
STOP
FF REW
STOP
REW FF
STOP
PAUSE/STILL
REC
/
PLAY/X2
L
FF REW
PLAY/X2
FF
REW
PLAY/X2
CHANNEL
KCHANNEL
L
AM/ PM
/
AM/ PM
/
REMOTE CONTROL
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BASIC OPERATION
IMMEDIATE RECORDING CONTINUED
TAPE SPEED SELECTION
Your VCR has three tape speeds: SP (Standard Play) , LP
(Long Play) and EP (Extended Play). Press the
TAPE
SPEED
button on the remote control to select the
desired setting.
It is recommended that EP recordings are only played back on the VCR on which they were
originally recorded.
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 the
REC
button.
4.
To pause during recording, press the
PAUSE/STILL
button.
5.
To continue recording, press the
REC
button.
6.
To stop recording, press the
STOP
button once.
SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:
1.
Press the
REC
button.
2.
To specify a stop time, each additional press of
the
REC
button will delay the stop time by
10 minutes.
3. To stop recording at any time, press the STOP button 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 the
REC
button, the tape is record
protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed.
Cassette
Length
Recording
Time
E-240 In Minutes
SP 240
LP 480
EP 720
TAPE
SPEED
REW FF
STOP
TAPE
SPEED
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
DPSS
/
PLAY/X2
L
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REC
STOP
STOP 15:30
REC
REC
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 the 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 the Timer Standby symbol GG
GG appears on the VCR display, press the
TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the GG
GG 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 the STOP button 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 [ / ] menu
select buttons or NUMBER buttons. If you use
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 the
[ / ] menu select buttons to select
D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press the menu
select button to move to the next setting.
6. Enter the channel number using the [ / ]
menu select buttons or the NUMBER buttons.
For example to record a programme on
channel 3, press 0 3. Then press the menu
select button to move to the next setting.
See next page to continue
AM/ PM
/
TIMER
ON/OFF
MENU
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
MENU SCREEN
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07D-- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
REMOTE CONTROL
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
9/07 -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
3.
4.
5.
MENU SET
SV/V+/
TIMER CLEAR
MODE OSD
DISPLAY
STOP
MENU
SET
SET
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
7. Enter the start time using the [ / ] menu
select buttons or 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 the menu select button to move to the
next setting.
8. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,
press 2 2 3 0.
9. If you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED,
use the [/]menu select buttons to highlight
SP. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to
select either standard play (SP), long play (LP)
or extended play (EP) 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. The GG
GG symbol
will be shown on the display.
NOTES:
• If the GG
GG symbol 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 the STOP button 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
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
7.
9.
SET
MENU
TIMER
ON/OFF
STOP
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED
RECORDING
Before you start!
• If the Timer Standby symbol GG
GG appears on the VCR display, press the
TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the GG
GG symbol.
CHECKING A RECORDING
1. Press the STOP button to switch on the VCR.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons 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
above.
2. To change a delayed recording, press the
[ / ] menu select buttons to highlight the
recording, then press the SET button to
select.
3. Press the [/]menu select buttons to highlight the setting to be changed and correct
it by using the [ / ] menu select buttons 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
above.
2. To cancel a delayed recording, press the
[ / ] menu select buttons to highlight the
recording to be cancelled, then press the
CLEAR button.
3. Press the MENU button to exit.
NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press the TIMER ON/
OFF button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode.
TIMER
ON/OFF
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MOD E
SET UP
 : SELECT
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
STOP
MENU
SET
MENU
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
SET
SET
MENU
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/060212:0013:00SP
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- --
CLEAR
MENU
TIMER
ON/OFF
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