VC-ME80GM - Camcorder SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VC-ME80GM SHARP

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.

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ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemslar Development Corporation.

The ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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 SOCKET

• 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.

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.

Battery cover

(TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2)

for the remote control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

connects the VCR to the TV.

To fit the batteries into the remote control

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.

Fit the batteries: to and to terminals. Place the battery cover back into position.

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.

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.

OPERATING YOUR VCR

To operate the VCR gently pull down the control panel as shown.

1. SET
2. CHANNEL DOWN
3. MENU
4. CHANNEL UP
5. LANC REMOTE SELECTOR
6. COUNTER RESET
7. EDIT START/STOP
8. EDIT STANDBY
9. JOG ON/OFF

10. VIDEO INSERT

11. AUDIO INSERT

12. EJECT
13. PLAY/x2
14. STOP
15. FAST FORWARD
16. JOG SHUTTLE DIAL
17. REWIND
18. PAUSE/STILL
19. RECORD

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY button, the VCR will toggle between STANDBY and LOW POWER modes. The VCR display will not be illuminated in low power mode.

1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (not low power).
2. Switch on the TV. Select an unused channel on your TV for your VCR (there may be a dedicated video channel refer to your TV operation manual).
3. Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The VCR will search and display the ideal RF channel.
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 and to place the VCR back into STANDBY.

e.g.

NOTE:

If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using [ / ] keys.

The TV is tuned to the 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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.

• Ensure the VCR is connected as previously shown.
• Turn the TV on and select the video channel.
• Press STOP to switch on your VCR.

If the VCR has not previously been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.

If the screen opposite appears when the video is first switched on, press SET to confirm and start from point 4 on the next page.

If the screen opposite does not appear when the video is first switched on, start from point 1 on the next page.

AUTO INSTALLATION

VCR RESET

1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL▼ buttons together on the front of the VCR for 10 seconds.

3. The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV. Press SET to confirm.

4. Press [▲/▼] to select your language and press SET.

Press [ / ] to select the country of use and press SET.
- Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is connected to your VCR and then press SET to confirm.

1. SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.

2. If you do have a satellite receiver connected to the VCR continue from point 6.
   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, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalologic 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. Press MENU to exit. If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK. To check the clock has been set correctly, press DISPLAY until the time appears on the display. If 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 6-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only)

1. Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver.

2. Press [ / ] to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

3. 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.

AUTO INSTALLATION

1. 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.
   10.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).
2. The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NextView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic 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. Press MENU to exit. If the clock is not automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK. To check the clock has been set correctly, press DISPLAY until the time appears on the display. If you wish to customise the channel order refer to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.

NOTES:

• 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 10.
• 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 10. If not, press to select 0 0 2 and re-check. Continue until your receiver changes to preset 12, then continue from point 10.
• If there is still no response from your satellite receiver, try adjusting its position to improve the Info Red VCR to satellite receiver reception.
• Auto-installation will stop when the satellite receiver reaches preset channel 99, or when all the 84 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.

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 you connect a satellite receiver to the VCR for the first time, after auto-installation, see SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX INSTALLATION.

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 WIs mark.
• This VCR does not playback or record S-VHS format video tapes.

Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before operating.

PLAYBACK

1. Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
2. Open the control panel and carefully push a pre-recorded video tape into the tape compartment. This will switch the VCR on.
3. 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

Record-protection tab

NOTE:

• The Control Panel may be closed during playback.

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, or on the remote control.

NOTE:

• The following instructions are based on using the remote control hand set if not otherwise stated.
  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 Control 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 12 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 (III).
   To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL ▲ or ▼.
3. Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to resume playback.
4. 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.
5. Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to resume playback.

NOTES:

• 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.
• Slow motion can be operated using the Jog/Shuttle dial. Please refer to Jog/Shuttle dial operation.

1. Press STOP (■) to stop the video tape.
2. Press FAST FORWARD ( ) /REWIND () on the remote control or the Control Panel on the VCR. (The Jog/Shuttle dial may also be used by rotating clockwise or counter clockwise).
   3.To stop fast forward/rewind,press STOP{■}

Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons on the remote control and on the VCR Control Panel or by using the Jog/Shuttle dial on the VCR Control Panel.

1. Press FAST FORWARD /REWIND during playback.
   2.To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD /REWIND again.
2. Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to resume playback.

OR: Jog Shuttle dial

NOTE:

• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.

During playback the Shuttle dial can be used to provide Search and Pause functions. Two mode of operation can be selected.

• Shuttle operation
• Jog Shuttle operation

As the Shuttle dial is rotated a soft click can be felt. Each click represents different modes of operation within the Visual Search mode, for example; during playback, rotating the dial one click counter clockwise will make the VCR enter slow playback. Each additional click counter clockwise or clockwise will change the operation as illustrated below.

The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can be operated from any of the functions shown above.

Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to resume playback at any time.

This function is used for Frame Advance/Reverse operation.

Pressing the Jog Shuttle ON/OFF button (indicator will light) to place the VCR into still mode. As the Jog Shuttle dial is rotated each click will advance or reverse the picture by one frame, clockwise/counter clockwise. Depending on how fast the Jog Shuttle dial is rotated will determine the frame speed.

To exit Jog Shuttle mode, press the JOG ON/OFF button, the Jog indicator will go off. Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to resume playback.

NOTE:

• To protect the tape from unnecessary wear the VCR will readjust the tape position if the Frame Advance/Reverse feature is used repeatedly.

GAMMA SELECTION

Gamma is an image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

• Five Gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images played and in the brightness of the room.
• When you are watching a recording with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are watching a recording in a bright room, this feature makes the darker scenes easier to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.

Each time you press the GAMMA button the mode of operation will change as below and the Gamma mode will be displayed on screen for approximately 3 seconds.

GAMMA AUTO

GAMMA MODE 1

GAMMA MODE 2

GAMMA MODE 3

GAMMA OFF

NOTE:

• During RECORD mode the Gamma feature can only be used when preset L3 is selected and S-VIDEO INPUT is used.

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 12 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 and ensure the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central position.
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 (II).
3. To continue recording, press REC () .
4. 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 and rewind, or eject 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.

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 STANDBY or OPERATE mode, but NOT Low Power mode.

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central position..

1.To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC.
2.To pause during recording, press PAUSE (II).
3. To continue recording, press REC (●).
4. To stop recording, press STOP (■).

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)

TIMER RECORDING

It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :

1.NeXTView
2.Showview
3.Manually (DELAYED RECORDING)

• If appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

Some broadcasts transmit an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in which case, using the TV controls, the program you wish to record can be selected and used to program the VCR automatically. This feature is compatible with NexView 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 displayed for approximately 5 seconds, after which press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in STANDBY mode. l will be shown on the display.

NOTES:

• 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 recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY.

HOW TO USE SHOWVIEW 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.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted into the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central position.

SHOWVIEW allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the

SHOWVIEW numbers published in TV listings.

1. Press [5V / V + ] on the remote control.
2. Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS.

ONCE

NOTE:

• 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
• Press [▲/▼] to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY.
• 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.
• Press SET to confirm.

NOTE:

• 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.

The first time that you use SHOWVIEW to make a recording on each channel Preset, (PR) may be highlighted on the menu.

1. 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:

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.

HOW TO USE SHOWVIEW TO MAKE A RECORDING

1. 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.
2. [See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use [ / ] to highlight the final column. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF ( * = ON - = OFF ).
3. Press SET to confirm the programme. The SHOWVIEW menu will reappear. If you wish to enter further SHOWVIEW recordings repeat this procedure.
4. When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the TV screen.
5. 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.

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.
• Ensure that a video tape is inserted into the VCR and the Hi-Fi Rec Level Control is in its central position.

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).

1. Then press SET to confirm.
   6.If you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, use [A/V] to select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press SET to confirm.
2. Enter the channel using the [ / ] or the NUMBER BUTTONS. For example to record a programme on channel 3, press O 3. Then press SET to confirm.

MENU SCREEN

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

1. 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.
2. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 0.
   10.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 or long play as required.
   11.[See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use [ / ] to highlight the final column. Using the [ / ] will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF 水 = ON = OFF).
3. Press SET to confirm.
4. 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.
5. Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in 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 lab 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.

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.

5. All the delayed recordings in the VCRs memory will be shown.

6. 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.
2. Press [▲/▲] to highlight the setting to be changed and correct it by using the [▲/▼] or the NUMBER BUTTONS.
3. When all corrections are complete press SET, then press MENU.

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.
2. 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 STAND-BY mode.

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. L and R will disappear from the VCR display. (The Hi-Fi level control will not operate in this mode.)
• 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 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:

1. 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.
2. Normal: A mono recording is also made on the conventional analogue audio track.
3. Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.
4. Press [▲/▼] to select MODE.
5. Press SET. NICAM will be selected.
6. Press [▲/▲] to select OFF.
7. Press SET to return to the menu screen.
8. 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.
• If 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.

AUDIO AND YOUR VCR

CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT

The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers.

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EDITING

Your VCR will allow you to edit a tape in three different ways in conjunction with another VCR or Cam Corder.

AV INSERT replaces the video, Hi-Fi and Mono Audio.
VIDEO INSERT replaces the video and Hi-Fi Audio but leaves the Mono Audio unaffected.
- AUDIO INSERT replaces the Mono Audio but leaves the video and Hi-Fi Audio unaffected.

NOTE:

• If you are playing back on this VCR and recording to another, be sure to turn off the screen display, to prevent it from being recorded as well. Refer to ON-SCREEN DISPLAY.
• If you are recording onto this VCR from another turn BLUE MUTE off to stop automatic switching. Refer to MODE SELECTION.
• The original tape must be good quality and undamaged or editing may not work correctly.
• Insert editing will not work with NTSC format tapes.

BASIC EDITING

Connections

S-VIDEO

The conventional video sockets of VCRs for output and input are the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) combined, which are recorded on the video tape. The S-Video Socket allows separate transmission of signals to enhance picture clarity.

NOTE:

• This VCR does not playback or record S-VHS format video tapes.

LANC

The Local Application Control Bus System or LANC jack can be used for controlling the tape transport of other/video equipment connected to it.

1. Switch on the TV and select the video channel.
2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select the video/audio input, L2 or L3 will be displayed on the VCR.
3. Load the source tape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record protection tab has been removed. Search the source tape on the playback VCR or camcorder for the playback start position and select PAUSE.
4. Load the tape to be recorded into your VCR, ensure the record protection tab is in place and the HiFi Rec Level Control is in its central position. Search the tape to be recorded for the start position and select PAUSE.
5. Press REC to place your VCR into RECORD PAUSE.
6. To start editing press PAUSE on the recording VCR and PLAY on the playback VCR simultaneously.
7. To stop the editing process press the STOP buttons on both units.

NOTE:

• Ensure AUTO or MANUAL tracking has been completed on the playback VCR before commencing editing.
• Not all camcorder or VCRs have S-VIDEO or LANC connections.
• To protect the tape from unnecessary wear the VCR will readjust the tape position if the Frame Advance/Reverse feature is used repeatedly.

BASIC EDITING

ASSEMBLE EDITING

To cut out unwanted scenes while using the procedure on the previous page press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR at the start of the unwanted section and again at the end to resume recording.

NOTE:

• Ensure auto or manual tracking has been completed on the playback VCR before commencing editing.

INSERT EDIT

1. Switch on the TV and select the video channel.
2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select the video/ audio input, L2 or L3 will be displayed on the VCR.
3. Load the source tape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record protection tab has been removed. Search the source tape on the playback VCR or camcorder for the playback start position and select pause.

4. Load the tape to be recorded into your VCR, ensure the record protection tab is in place and that the HiFi Rec Level Control is in its central position. Search the tape to be recorded for the end of the scene to be replaced and select pause

5. Press COUNTER RESET.

1. Rewind the tape to the start of the section to be replaced and press PAUSE.
2. Press the INSERT button.

TO REPLACE	PRESS
Picture and Hi-Fi sound	VIDEO INSERT V.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.
Mono sound only	AUDIO INSERT A.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.
Picture Hi-Fi and Mono Sound	VIDEO INSERT then AUDIO INSERT AV.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.

1. To start editing press PAUSE on the recording VCR and PLAY on the playback VCR simultaneously. When the tape counter reaches 0:00.00 the recording VCR will pause automatically. Press stop on the playback VCR.

NOTE:

• To use the AUDIO and VIDEO INSERT buttons the VCR must be in playback pause mode.
• Ensure AUTO or MANUAL tracking has been completed on the playback VCR before commencing editing.

AUDIO INSERT

This feature enables you to add narration or background music to a pre-recorded tape.

• The audio signal will be recorded on the mono track. The Hi-Fi track will remain unchanged.

AUDIO SOURCE.

1. Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN L-R terminals on the front of the VCR as shown above, (A scart connection to L2 can also be used).
2. Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR.
3. Press PLAY/X2 to view the recording.
4. If you wish to listen to the original Hi-Fi track while you are recording the new inserted audio track you will need to set AUDIO MIX to ON in the MODE menu.
5. Press PAUSE/STILL (II) when you reach the point on the tape where you want audio insert to start.
6. Press AUDIO INSERT (A.INSERT will be shown on your TV and on the VCR display.)
7. Press PAUSE/STILL (II) to start audio insert.
8. Press STOP [ ] to finish audio insert(A INSERT will disappear from your TV and on the VCR display)

AUDIO INSERT

AUDIO MIX SELECTION

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.
2. Press [ / ] to select MODE.
3. Press SET.
4. Press [ / ] to select AUDIO MIX.
5. Press [▶/▶] to select ON.
6. Press SET to return to the menu screen.
7. Press MENU to exit to the normal screen.

MODE MENU SCREEN

NOTES:

• Do not start audio insert until AUTO or MANUAL tracking has been completed as the signal may not be recorded correctly.
• Because the audio signal is recorded onto the mono track any previous recording on this track will be erased.
• If AUDIO MIX in the mode menu is set to OFF, no sound will be heard during audio insert.

PLAYING BACK AN AUDIO INSERTED TAPE

• If you want to listen to the original and the new inserted audio signal simultaneously, you will need to set AUDIO MIX to ON.
• You can change the audio output by pressing the AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. Refer to the table below.

AUDIO MIX	AUDIO OUT MODE	VCR DISPLAY	RESULT
ON	Hi-Fi and Mono audio	R	Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R CHANNELS) and inserted audio
		R	Original Hi-Fi audio (L CHANNEL) plus inserted audio
		R	Original Hi-Fi audio (R CHANNEL) plus inserted audio

EDITING WITH A LANC CABLE CONNECTION

Using the LANC connection as illustrated below it will enable you to control the playback VCR from the recording VCR allowing you to start and stop both units at the same time.

EDIT MODE SELECTION

Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. The main menu has FIVE options including EDIT MODE.

To access the edit mode menu highlight EDIT MODE using the [ / ] buttons, then press SET.

Highlight the options to be changed using the [ / ] buttons. Press [ / ] to select M/S or ON/OFF as appropriate, press SET then MENU to return to the normal screen.

NOTE:

LANC MODE

This setting determines which VCR controls the other. The recording VCR should be set to M and the playback VCR set to S.

JOG MODE

This selection is made depending on whether the playback VCR has a JOG SHUTTLE function or not.

ON if the playback VCR has a JOG SHUTTLE function.

OFF if the playback VCR does not have a JOG SHUTTLE function.

• To protect the tape from unnecessary wear the VCR will readjust the tape position if the Frame Advance/Reverse feature is used repeatedly.

BASIC EDITING USING A LANC CONNECTION

1. Switch on the TV and select the video channel.
2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select the video/audio input, L2 or L3 will be displayed on the VCR.
3. Load the source tape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record protection tab has been removed. Search the source tape on the playback VCR or camcorder for the playback start position.
4. Load the tape to be recorded into your VCR, ensure the record protection tab is in place and the HiFi Rec Level Control is in its central position. Search the tape for position to start recording.
5. Press EDIT STANDBY on your VCR . The EDIT STANDBY indicator will light and the VCR will enter record pause mode, the playback VCR will also enter playback pause mode.
6. Press the EDIT START/STOP button to start editing. The EDIT START/STOP indicator will light.
7. To stop editing press the EDIT START/STOP button. Then the EDIT STANDBY button.

NOTE:

• Any of the visual search methods described in HOW TO PLAYBACK A TAPE can be used instead of the shuttle dial although after finding the point on the tape you must press PAUSE.

REMOVING UNWANTED SCENES

Unwanted scenes can be cut out whilst making a copy by following steps 1 to 6 above then:

1. When you reach the scene you wish to leave out press EDIT START/STOP on the recording VCR. The EDIT START/STOP indicator will go out and both units will go into pause.
2. Press LANC REMOTE on the recording VCR, LANC REMOTE will appear on the VCR display. This will allow you to control the playback VCR from the recording VCR.
3. Using the SHUTTLE DIAL find the next starting point on the tape in the playback VCR and ensure the playback VCR is in pause mode. (refer to SHUTTLE DIAL OPERATION)
4. Press LANC REMOTE on the recording VCR, LANC REMOTE will disappear from the VCR display.
5. Press EDIT START/STOP on the recording VCR, the EDIT START/STOP indicator will light and the editing function will resume.
   6.To stop editing press the EDIT START/STOP button. Then the EDIT STANDBY button.

NOTE:

• Any of the visual search methods described in HOW TO PLAYBACK A TAPE can be used instead of the shuttle dial although after finding the point on the tape you must press PAUSE.

BASIC EDITING USING A LANC CONNECTION

INSERT EDIT

1. Switch on the TV and select the video channel.
2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to select the video/audio input, L2 or L3 will be displayed on the VCR.
3. Load the source tape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record protection tab has been removed.
4. Load the tape to be recorded into your VCR, ensure the record protection tab is in place and ensure the HiFi Rec Level Control is in its central position.
5. Press LANC REMOTE on the recording VCR, LANC REMOTE will appear on the VCR display. This will allow you to control the playback VCR from the recording VCR.
6. Press Play/x2 then using the SHUTTLE DIAL find the next starting point on the tape in the playback VCR. (refer to SHUTTLE DIAL OPERATION)
7. Press LANC REMOTE on the recording VCR, LANC REMOTE will disappear from the VCR display.
8. Press Play/x2 then using the SHUTTLE DIAL find the next starting point on the tape in the recording VCR. (refer to SHUTTLE DIAL OPERATION)
9. Press COUNTER RESET.

1. Using the JOG SHUTTLE DIAL rewind the tape to the start of the section to be replaced and press PAUSE.
2. Press the INSERT button.

TO REPLACE	PRESS
Picture and Hi-Fi sound	VIDEO INSERT V.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.
Mono sound only	AUDIO INSERT A.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.
Picture Hi-Fi and Mono Sound	VIDEO INSERT then AUDIO INSERT AV.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.

The EDIT STANDBY indicator will light.

1. Press EDIT START/STOP to start editing. When the tape counter reaches 0:00.00 both VCRs will stop automatically.
   13.To stop editing press the EDIT STANDBY button.

DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press DISPLAY until the time of day appears. For example, 21:20 appears:

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.

1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter appears, for example:

1. To identify the current position on a video tape press CLEAR on the remote control or COUNTER RESET on the VCR's control panel and the tape counter will appear:

When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press ZERO BACK. The tape will rewind/advance to this point.

NOTE:

• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording.

When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically.

To display the amount of video tape remaining:

1.Load the video tape into the VCR.
2. Press DISPLAY on the remote control as many times as necessary until "R" appears on the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes.

For example, if 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

NOTES

• Do not interrupt the tape remaining calculation.
• If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash.

You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.

To use this feature:

1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.
2. Press [▲/▼] to select MODE.
3. Press SET.
4. Press [▲/▼] to select REPEAT.
5. Press [▲/▲] to select ON.
6. Press SET.
7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

MODE MENU SCREEN

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that...

• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCRs from this VCR.
• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.
• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.
• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at the top and bottom of your screen.
• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a fault with your VCR.

MODE SELECTION

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Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. The main menu has five options including MODE.

1. To access the mode menu highlight MODE using the [ / ] buttons, then press SET.
2. Highlight the option to be changed using the [ / ] buttons. Press [ / ] to select AUTO, ON or OFF as appropriate, press SET then MENU to return to the normal screen.

NICAM. (Hi-Fi Models only) Selecting OFF will disable the NICAM sound reception.

COLOUR. If the VCR is playing a poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL or MESECAM may reduce this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles will appear on black and white recordings.

BLUE MUTE. This enables the blue background colour. That is, the TV screen will be blue if a TV channel with no signal is selected, an unrecorded section of tape is played or the quality of the recording on the tape is poor. Select OFF to disable this feature.

REPEAT. If you want to playback repeatedly an entire video tape, this feature will automatically rewind at the end of the tape and replay. This function enables or disables this feature.

AUDIO MIX When this function is switched ON the VCR will playback both Hi-Fi and Mono audio tracks.

16:9 PLAYBACK AND RECORDING.

This feature allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen TV. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu.

A scart connection must be used between the VCR ( SOCKET L1) and the TV.

During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to (Widescreen) 16:9 mode.

NOTES:

• Not all pre recorded tapes are compatible with 16:9 playback.
  This feature must be supported by TV's equipped with 16:9 switching.
• 16:9 format recording can only be made from L2 scart input.
• Standard Play (SP) gives the best picture quality; long play (LP) provides the longest recording time.

VCR CODE

This feature allows two Sharp VCRs to be controlled independently of each other, by one remote control.

1. Press MENU to enter the main menu.
2. Select MODE using the [/] buttons and press SET.
3. Select VCR CODE using the [ / ] buttons and the [ / ] buttons to select 1 or 2.

NOTE:

• If the second VCR does not have this feature then it is factory set as VCR CODE 1, therefore the VC-ME80 should be set to VCR CODE 2.
• Press SET to confirm selection.
• Press and hold either the 1 or 2 number buttons and the VCR CODE button on the remote control together for 5 seconds.

NOTES:

• The remote control code can be changed at anytime to enable operation of a second VCR.
• If the remote is incorrect for the VC-ME80, the VCR display will flash up the code number that has been selected for the VCR.
• The VCR can still be operated by the buttons on the control panel regardless of the VCR CODE setting.

SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:

1. Press PLAY/X2 (▶) to start the video tape playing.

2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote control. The number of times you press SKIP SEARCH determines the forward search time.

1 press = 30 seconds.
2 presses = 1 minute.
3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
4 presses = 2 minutes.

After searching, normal playback will resume automatically.

DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)

Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.

Press DPSS / to locate a previous programme or the next programme. For example,

1.Load the video tape into the VCR
2. Press DPSS three times. A 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR will fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.
3. Press DPSS once. A -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind to locate the beginning of the current recording.

4.To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP (■) or PLAY/X2 (▶).

NOTES:

• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes.
  The starting point of playback may vary.
• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.

In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

1. Switch on the TV. Open the door on the remote control and point the unit at the TV.
2. Hold down TV BRAND SET on the VCR remote control then the appropriate button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press TV BRAND SET and 1.
3. The TV will enter standby mode to confirm the correct code has been entered.
4. To turn the TV on from standby mode hold TV BRAND SET and 1 for about 2 seconds.

TV BRAND	BUTTON	TV BRAND	BUTTON
SHARP	1	TOSHIBA	9
PHILIPS	2	PANASONIC	0 or 4bit
THOMSON	3or4	HITACHI	INPUT SELECT
GRUNDIG	5	SANYO	MODE OSD
FERGUSON	6	JVC	DISPLAY
ITT NOKIA	7	MITSUBISHI	AUDIO OUT
SONY	8

CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

• TV OPERATE Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.
• TV INPUT SELECT Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the screen.

• TV CH / Changes the TV channels.
  TV VOL / Increases or decreases the volume.

• Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case hold down TV BRAND SET, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).

• SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.

RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT

You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder, onto a video tape using your VCR.

For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:

Optional SCART connection (not supplied).

Mono/Stereo camcorder

1.Load tape into the VCR.

1. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control until the VCR display shows L2.
2. If you wish to record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1.
3. If you wish to record from a source connected with audio phono leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR and S-VIDEO connection lead, select L3.
4. Press REC to start the recording.

NOTE:

• There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
• To Record/Playback audio when connected via the S-Video input you must also connect the audio phono leads (L3).

DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to record the scrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the scrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the scrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the scrambled picture.

When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave the decoder function ON.

If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which will automatically allow your TV to display the scrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART leads. Then:

• Press STANDBY to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR
• Press [TV/VCR] on the remote control to place the VCR in 'VCR mode'. 'VCR' will appear on the display.

If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will NOT be able to watch the scrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.

LOW POWER FEATURE

To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in LOW POWER mode. In LOW POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.

LOW POWER MODE

1. Press STANDBY to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.
2. Press STANDBY (O) again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital display will appear blank.

The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt.

DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE

Either Press STANDBY () to return the VCR to STANDBY mode.

Or Press STOP to use the VCR.

NOTES:

• With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW POWER mode.
• When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.
• If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.
• When disengaging LOW POWER made from the VCR press the STANDBY button.

CHILD LOCK

You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in standby, preventing children from operating the VCR.

TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK has been activated.

Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold @ for about 2 seconds.

@ starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

NOTES:

• If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the @ indicator will flash on the VCR display.
• If power is interrupted for more than 1 hour (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK may disengage.

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

Normally it will not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual circumstances such as poor signal.

Ensure the video channel is selected on the TV

1. Press MENU. Press [▲/▼] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
   2.CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
   3.MANUAL TUNING will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
2. PRESET will be highlighted. Press [▶/▶] to choose the required VCR preset channel.
   5.If you have SATELLITE CONTROL set to ON continue from point 6.Otherwise continue from point 7.
3. Press [ / ] to select SOURCE. The choose the required source:
   If you wish to tune a satellite or cable channel press to [ / ] select SAT. Then press [ / ] to select CHANNEL. Enter preset satellite channel using NUMBER BUTTONS or [ / ]
   to step through each preset satellite channel until the channel you wish is displayed. Continue from point 10.
4. If you wish to tune a terrestrial channel press to [ / ] select CH. Continue from point 7.
5. Press [▲/▼] to select channel.
6. Press [ / ] to start tuning in either direction. Tuning will stop when a channel is received. If it is not the desired channel, press [ / ] to continue tuning.
7. Press [▲/▼] to select FINE TUNING. Press and hold [▲/▶] until the sharpest colour picture is obtained.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. Press [▲/▼] to select the DECODER. This is preset to OFF. If you connect a satellite receiver into VCR L2, as shown previously, leave decoder OFF. If you connect a decoder, as shown previously, you must use [▲/▲] to turn the decoder function ON. Refer to DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION.

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

1. Press [ / ] to select SKIP. The SKIP function determines whether the channel can be selected when using CHANNEL [ / ] instead of the NUMBER BUTTONS.
2. Press [ / ] to select ON or OFF for this option. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press MENU to leave this function.

The VCR has 84 programmable channel positions each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV channels shown in the table. If you select CC on the menu, cable will be tuned first. Note that both cable and non-cable will be tuned regardless of the setting.

BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS

	Station Signals	Real Channel Numbers		Station Signals	Real Channel Numbers
VH F	2/A●	CH:02	C AT V	S01/S21▲	CH:75
	3/B●	CH:03		S02/S22▲	CH:76
	4	CH:04		C●/S03/S23▲	CH:77
	5/D●	CH:05		S24▲	CH:78
	6/E●	CH:06		S25▲	CH:79
	7/F●	CH:07		S1	CH:80
	8	CH:08		S5	CH:85
	9/G●	CH:09		M1/S1	CC:01
	10/H●	CH:10		M2/S2	CC:02
	11/H1●	CH:11		\( \vdots \)	\( \vdots \)
	12/H2●	CH:12		M10/S10	CC:10
	S11	CH:13		U1/S11	CC:11
U H F	21	CH:21		\( \vdots \)	\( \vdots \)
	22	CH:22		U10/S20	CC:20
	\( \vdots \)	\( \vdots \)		S21	CC:21
	\( \vdots \)	\( \vdots \)		\( \vdots \)	\( \vdots \)
	68	CH:68		S40	CC:40
	69	CH:69		S41	CC:41

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NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalologic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

SATELLITE RECEIVER INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after auto-installation without a satellite receiver it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. Follow the procedure below:

1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
   3.CHANNEL PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [▲/▼] to select SAT RECEIVER. Press SET to confirm. The satellite receiver screen will appear.
4. Follow points 6-11. in AUTO INSTALLATION (satellite/cable box control only).
5. Then press [▲/▼] to select SAT PROG SEARCH. Press SET to confirm. The satellite channels will be installed. (This may take a few minutes).
6. Then press MENU.

SAT RECEIVER

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SAT PROGRAM SEARCH

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically it sorts them into a standard order using teletext information. You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press [▲/▼] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [▲/▼] to select CHANNEL.
   SORT. Press SET to confirm.
4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press SET to confirm.
5. Press [▲/▼/▲] to highlight the channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm.
6. Press [▲/▼/<▶] to highlight the new position for the channel. Press SET to confirm.
   7.If any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 5.
7. When all the channels are in your preferred order, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

MENU SCREEN
2.
5.

6.

NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

DELETING CHANNELS

If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory you can follow the procedure below.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [▲/▼] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.
4. Press [ / ] to select CANCEL. Press SET to confirm.
5. Press [▲/▼/<▶] to highlight the channel to be cancelled.
6. Press SET twice to cancel the channel.
7. When all the channels you wish have been cancelled, press MENU.

2. MENU SCREEN

5.

6.

NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

RE-NAMING CHANNELS

When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it names them using teletext information. You can change the name of a channel with the following procedure.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [▲/▼] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press SET to confirm.
4. Press [▲/▼] to highlight NAME. Press SET to confirm.
5. Press [▲/▼/▲] to highlight the channel to be named. Press SET to confirm.
6. Press [▲/▲/▼] to rename the channel. Press SET to confirm.
   7.If any more channels are to be renamed, repeat procedure from step 5.
7. When all the channels are named correctly, press MENU to leave the MENU function.

2. MENU SCREEN

5.

6.

NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel information to a NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link or Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait for the VCR to complete this operation. (Refer to your TV operation manual for more information).

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE

Changing the language used by the on-screen display will not change the operation of the VCR or make it suitable for any other broadcast standard.

1. Press MENU.
2. Press [ / ] to select SET UP. If the display is not in a language you can understand, this is the fourth option from the top. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [▲/▼] to select LANGUAGE (the last option).
4. Then press SET to confirm.
5. Press [▲/▼/▲/▶] to select your language. Then press SET to confirm.

ENGLISH

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present your VCR will not be able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1. Press MENU. Press [▲/▼] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
2. Press [▲/▼] to select CLOCK. Press SET to confirm.
3. Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour clock.
4. Press [▲/▲] to select TIME. Enter the time using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [▲/▼]. If the minutes are less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing on the remote control.
5. Press [▲/▲] to select DATE. Enter the date using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [▲/▼]. For example, for 1st April enter 01 04.
6. Press [▲/▲] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [▲/▼]. For example, for 1998 enter 98. For the year 2000 enter 00.
7. Select * for AUTO CLOCK on/off (* is ON, - is OFF). Then press SET to confirm.

NOTE:

If AUTO CLOCK is set to OFF (- is OFF) then you will need to update the clock for daylight saving.

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

NOTE:

Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display.

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that the playback picture is shown on the TV. In this case 'VCR' will appear on the VCR display.

You can manually override this by pressing [TV/VCR] on the remote control. Now the TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and 'VCR' will disappear from the VCR display.

• Pressing [TV/VCR] again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display. If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.

1.AUTO, the current mode and channel number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an operation or number button is pressed.
2.FULL., all the active features will also be shown on screen.

1.

Programme number and channel

Tape Status

These depend on model features

Tape speed

Tape remaining

Time

Date

Tape counter

3.COUNTER, this display will show the tape counter and amount of tape remaining.
4.DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display from the screen.

2.

3.

NOTES:

The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.
The VCR will return to display 1, each time it is switched on.
- If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from the screen otherwise it will be recorded.

MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS

The following table is a list of satellite manufacturers' code numbers. Your VCR will use one of these in order to recognise your satellite receiver. The code number must be entered at point 9. during installation with a satellite receiver.

Look up your make of satellite receiver.

Use the NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Continue from point 10. (AUTO INSTALLATION).

MANUFACTURER	CODES
AB SAT	123
ALBAD	6,9,12,14,16,32,39,45,57,72,79,85
ALLSATO	9,14,85
AMSTRAD/FIDELITY ANKARO HANSEATICI	35,38,41,47,48,49,51,52,55,63,65,76,80,90,109,109,110
ARMSTRONGE	2,9,12,20,22,36,41,59,73,74,82
BEST/DISKEXPRESSO	75
BUSHO	9,12,14,72,79
CAMBRIDGE	53
CHANNEL MASTERO	12,41
ECHOSTAR/TECHNISAT/DNT/POLYTRON/RADEXIP,29,31,54,58,64,87,102,118
FERGUSONO	9,14,16,45,85
FUBA/TRIASAT/TRIAX/FREECOMO	19,37,69,71,94,104,117
G.I.JERROLDO	106
GALAXIS/ALDES/PROSAT/SKYMASTER/ANARKOLB6,99,78
GRUNDIGO	2,16,23,44,70,91,114,119
HIRSCHMANNO	2,11,24,25,30,97
HUTHO	56,61,79,89
JOHANSSON/WINNERSATD	40
KATHREING	2,9,10,16,17,18,20,22,25,26,27,36,40,59,67,68,74,82,84,88,92,100,105,108,112
LENKO	117
MASPROO	10,26,68,84,116
MATSUD	115
MORGAND	73
NETWORKO	9,14
NOKIAO	2,3,5,7,8,15,16,29,31,42,46,54,58,64,66,75,87,102,103,111
PACE,MANHATTAN/SABAD	6,9,14,16,32,45,57,65,120,122,124
PALSAT/NAGAI/PALCOMO	27,94
PHILLIPSVI SIOPASS/SONOLORD	2,9,20,22,26,59,74,82,114,123
SALARIALUXORD	3,5,7,8,15,16,42,46,66,75,103
SATSIE/STANONO	9,12,14,39,72,79
SCHWAIGER/SEIMENS/TELEDEIREKTIO	85,121
SCIENTIFIC ATALANTAD	13
SEGO	9,12,14,19,37,39,69,71,72,79,94,104,117
STRONG/TRISTARD	18
TATUNG/NIKKO/QUADRELDI	21,28,83,96
TELEVESO	9,14,16,95,38,41,45,47,48,49,51,52,63,65,76,80,85,90,109,110
TPSO	125,126
UNIDENO	84
VORTECSAMSUNG	11
WISI/TECHO	1,2,4,31,33,34,43,50,60,77,81,95,98,101,107,113
ZENDHERO	1,2,4,17,18,25,27,31,33,34,40,43,50,60,67,77,81,88,92,94,95,98,100,101,105,107,108

SPECIFICATIONS

Format:

Number of heads:

Video signal system:

Hi-Fi audio recording system:

Maximum playing time:

Tape width:

Tape speed:

Antenna:

Reception channels:

RF output signal:

Power requirement:

Power consumption:

Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Video input:

Video output:

Audio input:

Audio output:

Hi-Fi audio:

Dimensions:

Weight:

Supplied accessories:

VHS PAL standard

Four heads

PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines

Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard.

480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play (LP) mode 12.7 mm

23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)

75Ω unbalanced

VHF channel 2-12 + S1-S41, UHF channel 21-69

UHF channel 21-69

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

19 W approx (low power consumption ≤ 1W )

5^ to 40^

-20°C to 55°C

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω - S-VIDEO input 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω

1.0Vp-p,75Ω

Line 1&2: -3.8dBs, 10 kΩ; Line 3: -5.0 dBs, 47kΩ

Line 1&2: -3.8dBs, 1 kΩ Audio-out: -5.0dBs, 1 kΩ

Dynamic range: 90 dBs (SP); Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz ; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm (JIS A)

430(W) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm

4.3 kg (approx)

75Ω Connection cable, operation manual, remote control,

R6/AA/UM3 battery (x2)

• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	ANSWER
Display is not working.	Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another appliance in).
VCR will not operate - ☐ appears in VCR display.	Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to any commands.	Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged. Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
Tape cannot be loaded.	Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR. Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
VCR cannot be operated by remote control.	Remote control is too far away from the main unit. Point the remote control at the VCR. Batteries are flat - replace both. Batteries have not been inserted correctly. VCR is positioned in strong light. Check VCR CODE is set correctly.
No picture appears.	Make sure TV is set to the video channel. Check all connecting cables.
Rewind is not possible.	Make sure tape is not at the start.
Picture does not change even though CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons are pressed.	Make sure VCR is not in timer or menu mode.
Desired channel position cannot be selected.	The channel position has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that channel.
No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.	Make sure all the cables are connected properly. Make sure VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
Playback picture is snowy.	Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons. Try another tape. The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.
Tape is automatically ejected when pressing RECORD (●) or TIMER ON/OFF buttons.	The record-protection tab has been removed.
Playback/ recording does not playback in stereo.	Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead. Programme may not carry stereo.
SHOWVIEW does not record desired programme.	Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters recording time. Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON. Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
Satellite receiver does not respond to VCR commands.	Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver.
Desired satellite channel cannot be selected by the VCR.	Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in any special channel setting mode and that the desired channel is below channel 99 on your satellite receiver.
HiFi Record Low audio level.	Ensure HiFi Rec Level Control is set to its central position before recording.

FERNBEDIENUNG

1. TV-BEDIENUNG
2. EINGABEAUSWAHL
3. VCR STANDBY
4. RÜCKLAUF
5. WIEDERGABE/X2
6. STOP
7. TV/VCR
8. TV KANAL /
9. LAUTSTARKE /
10. VCR KANAL /
11. VORLAUF
12. PAUSE/STANDBILD II

13. ZAHLENTASTEN

14. AM/PM 1

15. ZEITLUPE
16. SKIPSUCHLAUF
    17.MENU
17. SV / V+
18. AUFNAHME
19. EINGEFGTEVIDEO
20. EINGEFGTE AUDIO
21. TIMER EIN/AUS
22. BILDSCHIRMANZEIGE
23. DISPLAY
24. AUDIO AUS

25. EINGABEAUSWAHL

26. RÜCKLAUF AUF NULL

27. DPSS /

/ZENTLUPE

1. SHARP SUPER PICTURE
2. GAMMA
3. VCR CODE
4. EINSTELLEN
5. MENUAUSWAHL

△/V/V

1. LÖSCHEN
2. BANDGESCHWINDIGKEIT
3. DIRECT TV RECORD
4. TV BRAND SET
5. KINDER-SICHERUNG @m

MODEJOG (IMAGE,PAR IMAGE)

Cette selection est effectue si la magnetooscope source dispose de la fonction JCO SHUTTLE (IMAGE PAR IMAGE/BALAYAGE.

INSERT EDIT (MODIFICATION INSERTION)

NADERE INFORMATIE OVER UW VCR

1. NEXTVIEW
2. Showview
3. Handmatig (timeropname)

NEXTVIEW GEBRUIKEN VOOR HET MAKEN VAN EEN OPNAME

Line 1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 kΩ; Line 3: -5.0 dBs 47kΩ

Line 1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ Audio -Uit: -5.0 dBs 1 kΩ

Dynamisch bereik: ~ 90 dBs (SP); frequenzierepos: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Jengel en flutter: <0.005% Wrm (JIS A)

430(B) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm

Controlling the TV with the VCR Remote Control

DISPLAY DIGITAL DEL VCR

NOTA:

Look up your make of satellite receiver.

Auto-installation. 7

BASFUNKTIONER

ANPASSAD INSTALLATION

Manuell Kanalinstalling 41

Installation Av Satellitmottagare 42

Manuell kanalsortering 43

Kanaisorting after dina onskemal 43

Shuttle
Jogg Shuttle

ATT SPELA AV ETTVIDEOBAND

SHUTTLE-FUNKTIONER

SAATINELLEAYARLANMASI 46

VCR'INIZLA ILGILI DIGER BILGILER

VCR DIJITAL (SAYISAL) GÖSTERGESI 47

VCR CIKISININ SECLMESI 47

EKRANDA GÖSTERIM 48

CIHAZINIZIN OZELLIKLERI 50

SORUNLARIN YANITLARI 51

VCR'INIZ HAKKINDA ÖNEMLİ BILGILER

VCR'INIZI YERLESTIRECEGINIZ IDEAL YER

VCR'INIZIN YERI ŞU ÖZELLİKLERE SAHIP OLMALIDIR...

1. NexTView
2. Showview
3. EIIe (GECIKMELI KAYIT)

KAYIT ICIN NexTView NASIL KULLANILIR

VCR gostergesinde l görunurse, baslamadan once TIMER ON/OFFa basiniz.
Saatin dogrulugunu kontrl ediniz.

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EDIT KONUMUNN SEÇİMI

Ekranda ana menuyu gormek icin MENU'ye basi ni z. Ana menun BES konumundan biri EDIT MODE'dur.

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