Sharp VC-S2000GM User manual

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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the VCR to the TV, aerial and satellite receiver.................................................... 4
Alternative Connection ................................................................................................................. 5
Auto Installation .............................................................................................................................. 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
3D-Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)/Time Base Correction (TBC)....................... 11
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 11
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 12
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
Tape speed selection............................................................................................ 12
S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) ........................................................................ 13
Direct TV recording ......................................................................................................................14
How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 15
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 17
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 19
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 20
Audio dubbing.............................................................................................................................. 22
Digital display................................................................................................................................ 24
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 25
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 25
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 25
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 26
Super-VHS (S-VHS).................................................................................................. 26
Mode selection............................................................................................................................. 27
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 29
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 29
Digital Programme Search System (DPSS) .......................................................... 29
Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 30
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 31
Decoder switching operation.....................................................................................................32
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Powersave mode ......................................................................................................................... 33
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 34
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 35
Satellite receiver installation........................................................................................................ 36
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 37
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 37
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 38
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 39
Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 40
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 40
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 41
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 41
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 42
Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 43
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 44
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 45
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 47
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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.
TV/ VCR
TV OPERATE CHANNEL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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 VCR TO THE TV, AERIAL AND
SATELLITE RECEIVER
• Do not connect a SCART lead if you wish to tune the VCR RF channel, depending on your
TV.
• To obtain stereo sound output, connect your stereo TV to the AUDIO OUT terminals using
audio phono leads or to the LINE 1 IN/OUT terminal using SCART leads as shown.
• Sound from RF OUT terminal is MONO only.
• If your TV has more than 1 SCART socket, refer to your TV operation manual for correct
SCART connection to the VCR.
• For NEXTVIEW LINK operation, a fully wired scart cable must be used.
✔
The VCR is correctly connected
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
G
D
S-VIDEO OUT
SORTIE SON S-VIDEO
1
2
3
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the ANTENNA IN socket
on your VCR.
Optional:
Connect your
Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
Connect the VCR to the
mains
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.
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
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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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
ALTERNATIVE CONNECTION
S-VIDEO
The conventional input and output sockets of a VCR are the luminance signal (Y) and the
colour signal (C) combined, which are recorded on the video tape. The S-Video Socket allows
separate transmission of signals to enhance picture clarity.
The Audio out sockets on the VCR must be connected to either the TV or a separate amplifier
when using the S-Video connection for Audio to be heard.
✔
The VCR is correctly connected
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
G
D
S-VIDEO OUT
SORTIE SON S-VIDEO
+
S-VIDEO CABLE
BACK OF
TELEVISION
AMPLIFIER
AUDIO CABLE
(ALTERNATIVE)
AUDIO CABLE
RF CABLE
AERIAL OR
CATV
CABLE
MAINS
CABLE
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL
If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically
install the satellite channels using this feature. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the
same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual).
Follow steps 1-4 below before INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1.
Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown.
2. Place the satellite receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top). This ensures that the
reflected infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it
unimpeded.
3.
Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-99 on your
satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 99 channels - refer to your satellite
receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels.
4. Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode.
• The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure.
You will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays.
• SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable
boxes.
• See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual.
All information relevant to satellite receiver control will display this symbol.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area, then using Teletext information
sorts the TV channels into a standard order and sets the clock. 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. 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
STOP
. The VCR will search and
display the ideal RF channel.
•
If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 5.
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.
4.
Tune the selected channel on your TV
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
5.
Press
SET
to store the RF channel setting
and continue with the installation.
NOTE:
✔
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
• If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 3 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 at Point 3 by pressing the
CLEAR
button then
continue with the installation. This will help minimise interference.
VCR
Example:
AUTO I NSTALLATI ON
PRESS SET KEY TO START .
AUTOMAT I SCHE E I NSTELLUNG
ZUM BEGINN,DIE SET-TASTE
DRÜCKEN .
SET : E I NGABE MENU : ENDE
Blue
background
with
White Text
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INSTALLLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
6.
Press [ / ] to select your language
and press
SET
to confirm.
7.
Press [ / ] to select your country
and press
SET
to confirm.
8.
Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is
connected to your VCR and then press
SET
to confirm
9.
SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.
• If you do have a satellite receiver
connected to the VCR continue from
point
10
.
• If you do not have a satellite receiver
connected to the VCR leave SAT
CONTROL set to OFF and press
SET
.
The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView compatible TV’s only). During the
copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is
unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto
install may take a few minutes.)
On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. By pressing the
Mode OSD
button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may help you see which
channels your VCR has tuned in. Press
MENU
to exit. The correct Time and Date should be
displayed on your TV screen for approximately
2
seconds. If the clock is not automatically set,
the clock screen will appear, refer to
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer to
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS
.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.
Points 10-15. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)
10.
Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.
11.
Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON.
12. Press [ / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be highlighted.
If the VCR is not connected to the satellite receiver as shown previously:
i.
Your satellite receiver should be connected to the Antenna (RF in on the back of the VCR)
select RF IN using [ / ] You will need to tune the VCR into the Satellite receiver.
ii.
Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.
iii.
Press [ ]. The current channel will be displayed as a background to the on-screen
display. If this is not a satellite channel press [ ] again. Continue until you see a satellite
channel. 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.
SAT RECE I VER
SAT CONTROL ON OFF
➔INPUT RFIN L2
SAT NO. 001
PLEASE CONNECT-----
SAT L2 VCR
-----------
 :SELECT
 
: CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU: EX I T
9.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
13.
Press [ / ] to select SAT NO. Turn to the table at the end of this manual. Look for
the make of your satellite receiver and use the
NUMBER BUTTONS
to enter the first
code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should
now change to preset channel 12.
14. If your satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12, press
SET
to confirm the VCR
will automatically install both satellite and terrestrial channels. (This may take a few
minutes).
15.
The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView compatible TV’s only). During
the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR
is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial and satellite channels will be
automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.)
On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. By
pressing the
Mode OSD
button, the VCR will change to a blue background. This may
help you see which channels your VCR has tuned in. Press
MENU
to exit. The correct
Time and Date should be displayed on your TV screen for approximately 2 seconds. If the
clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to
MANUALLY
SETTING THE CLOCK
.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer to MANUALLY SORTING
CHANNELS
.
NOTES:
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.
If you replace your satellite receiver, you will need to follow the complete auto-
installation procedure to tune your VCR to the satellite receiver. This is because your
new satellite receiver will not over-write the previous satellite channels in your VCR.
• If your satellite receiver has not changed to preset channel 12 enter the next code
number on the list. Continue until the receiver shows preset channel 12, then continue
from point 14.
• If your satellite receiver is not listed at the end of this manual or after entering all the
numbers listed for your receiver, the satellite receiver preset channel has still not changed
to 12, enter
0 0 1
, and look to see if the satellite receiver has changed to preset channel
12. If it has, continue from point 14. If not, press to select 0 0 2 and re-check. Continue
until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 14.
• If there is still no response from your satellite receiver, try adjusting its position to improve
the Infra Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.
• Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 99, or when
all the 99 VCR preset channels have been used.
• The VCR will place all found terrestrial channels starting at preset 1, then all satellite
channels from the first available preset channel after the terrestrial channels.
If you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see
SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION
.
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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 for VHS and S-VHS ET recording and
playback.
• Use video tapes with the for Super VHS recordings and playback.
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 ( ) once.
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
• 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.
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 SUPER P. on the VCR front panel.
3D-DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION (DNR)/TIME BASE CORRECTION (TBC)
3D-DNR will reduce the black, white and colour noise, enhancing the picture quality. TheTBC
will reduce jitter and fluctuation. Both functions are linked together and only work during
playback. Select ON or OFF by pressing the 3D-DNR/TBC button on the front of 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.
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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 on the VCR
front panel.
3.
To stop fast forward/rewind, press
STOP
().
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.
During playback for continuous search mode, press
FAST FORWARD
()/
REWIND
( ) on the remote control, or on the VCR front panel.
2.
To decrease the speed, press
FAST FORWARD
( ) /
REWIND
( ) on the
remote control or VCR front panel again.
3.
Press PLAY/X2 ( ) to resume playback.
NOTE:
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
2 4
.
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.
Please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for a more detailed explanation of
VHS/S-VHS cassettes and formats.
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
Cassette
Length
Recording
Time
E-240 In Minutes
SP 240
LP 480
EP 720
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BASIC OPERATION
IMMEDIATE RECORDING
S-VHS ET (EXPANSION TECHNOLOGY)
By selecting this function, your VCR will record a virtual S-VHS recording on a standard VHS
tape. This will help increase picture quality. This function will only work when S-VHS in the Mode
Menu is selected to Auto and the VCR is in SP mode.
• High Grade tapes are highly recommended for Super VHS E
E T T recording.
• It is recommended that you mark your cassette with Super VHS E
E T T
, if it has been
recorded in the Super VHS E
E T T format.
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. 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 specify a stop time, press REC ().
5. Each additional press of REC ( ) will delay
the stop time by 10 minutes.
6. 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
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BASIC OPERATION
DIRECT TV RECORDING
This feature can only be used with nexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and
Megalogic compatible tv’s.
By pressing the DIRECT TV REC button on the remote control, the VCR will record the
signal currently being displayed on the TV regardless of the signal source.
This feature can be started when the VCR is in POWERSAVE/STANDBY or OPERATE mode.
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR.
• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.
1. To start the recording, press and hold DIRECT TV REC for 2seconds.
2. To pause during recording, press PAUSE ().
3. To continue recording, press REC ().
4. To stop recording, press STOP ().
NOTES:
TIMER RECORDING
It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :-
1. NexTView
2. Showview
3. Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)
HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.
Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV con-
trols, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automat-
ically. This feature is compatible with NexTView TV’s. Refer to your TV operation manual for
further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be dis-
played for approximately 5 seconds, after which press
TIMER ON/OFF once to place the
VCR in STANDBY mode.
will be shown on the display.
NOTES:
• A fully wired scart must be used for DIRECT TV RECORD operation.
• If DIRECT TV RECORD could not start, the TV should indicate the reason why.
(Refer to the TV operation manual).
• The timer menu will not be displayed if this procedure is carried out while the VCR is in
STANDBY mode.
• 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.
• During recording, press STOP ( ) to cancel the recording. If there are further record-
ings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.
SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to
record up to eight programmes using the
SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings...
1.
Press
SHOWVIEW
on the remote control
2.
Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV
listing using the
NUMBER BUTTONS
.
NOTE:
3.
Press [ / ] 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 SHOWVIEW 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
0 2
. The
VCR will remember this for the future.
NOTES:
• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current
SHOWVIEW number. If this happens press
CLEAR
to delete the numbers as required
and enter the correct SHOWVIEW 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 SHOWVIEW menu, and re-enter the correct SHOWVIEW number
You may also access the SHOWVIEW menu by the following procedure:
i.
Press MENU .
ii.
The SHOWVIEW option will be highlighted. Press
SET
to confirm.
Continue from step 2 above.
→SHOWVIEW NO. -
ONCE WE E K L Y D A I L Y
1/2
DATE PR START STOP
21/06 02 12:00 13:00 SP*
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
PR : ZDF
 : SELECT  : CHANGE
SET : ENTER MENU : EX I T
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO USE TO MAKE A RECORDING
7. If you wish to change the RECORDING
SPEED, use the [ / ] to highlight SP.
Press [ / ] to select standard play (SP),
long play (LP) or extended play (EP), 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
SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to
enter further SHOWVIEW 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 POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY
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 POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY.
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. 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.
• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.
• Select either S-VHS AUTO or OFF in the Mode Menu for your preferred recording format.
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.
2. Press MENU .
3. Press [ / ] 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: If this is the date you wish to make the
recording on, press SET to confirm this.
Or: enter the recording date using 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).
5. Then press SET to confirm.
6. If you want to make additional recordings at
the same time each day or week, use [ /
] or select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then
press SET to confirm.
7. Enter the channel using the [ / ] or the
NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to
record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3.
Then press SET to confirm.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
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-- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
--/-- -- -:-- -:-- ---
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
8. Enter the start time using the [ / ] or the
NUMBER BUTTONS hours first then minutes
(when entering less than 10 minutes add a '0'
before the number), for example for 21:05 start,
press 2 1 0 5. Then press SET to confirm.
9. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,
press 2 2 3 0.
10. If you wish to change the RECORDING
SPEED, use the [ / ] to highlight SP. Press
[ / ] to select standard play (SP), long
play (LP), or extended play (EP), as required.
11. [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).
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 MENU to remove the menu
from the TV screen.
14. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR
in TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY
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 POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY.
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 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.
2. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
3. Press MENU.
4. Press [ / ] to select TIMER. Press SET to
confirm.
• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s 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 [ / ] to highlight the recording,
then press SET.
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,
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
[ / ] to highlight the recording to be
cancelled, then press CLEAR.
3. Press MENU.
NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF
button to return the VCR to TIMER POWERSAVE OR TIMER STAND-BY mode.
MENU SCREEN
TIMER
MODE
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 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. Land R
will disappear from the VCR display.
• Pressing AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and Rwill
appear on the VCR display.
NICAM/IGR HI-FI STEREO SOUND
Your VCR can receive and record programmes broadcast in NICAM or IGR sound (the factory
pre-set condition for NICAM is AUTO). NICAM or IGR 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.
1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the
screen.
2. Press [ / ] 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.
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 or IGR 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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