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USER MANUAL VC-ME80GM SHARP

~ Thank yOli for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper core itwill provide years of entertainment for the whole fumily. please reod this llIerotion manual cOr-llully before attempting to operate the VCR. Copyright

• Audio-visual mol~riol may consist of copyrightocl works which must not be recorded wilhoutthc outhority of the owner of the copyright. Please nfer to the relevent Jows in your country.
• No part of this p'ulJliootion may be reproduceCl, stored or transmitted in ony form without prior permission from SHARP ELECTRONICS {EUROPEj GmIiH. SBOWVIIW is a trodemark opplied for by Gemslor Development Corporalion. The SaowVlE.\v sysrcm is manufactured under licence from Gemstor Development Corporation. (i) BEfORE USING YOUR VCR

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR

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. Da nat use the VCR.
• ..insert or drop anything into the tape compartment or through the air-vents,

this could result in serious damage, fire ar an electric shack. 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. Accord ingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power corel is plugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord. GB·2 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR

UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES

.(:flECK ALL THESE ACCESSO,UES ARE SUPPLIED WIT'" YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOuR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSiNG. (TYPE AA/R6/UM3j BATTERIES IX2j for the remole control unit.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

To fit the batteries into the remote control Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote Gantro!. Fit the baiteries: eta e and <:!:lto <:!:l terminals. Place the battery cover back into position. Battery cover 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 baiteries Itype M/R6/UM3j 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. GB-3 CONNECTING THE VCR TO THE Tv, AERIAL AND SATELLITE RECEIVER. ~i~A~~~E Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR. Connect the VCR 10 the mains Optional: Connect your Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a seart lead to LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR. Connect your N to the VCR using ::::::::::> the supplied RF connection coble, i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.

Optional SCART lnot supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.

• Do not connect a SeARl lecx::l"lf you wish to tune the VCR RF channel, depending on your lV.
• To obtain stereo sound output, connect your slereo TV to the AUDIO OUT terminals using audio phono leads or to the LINE 1 IN/OUT terminal using SeARl leads as shown.
• Sound from RF OUT terminal is MONO only.
• If your TV has more than 1 SCARl socket, refer to your TV operation manual for correct SCARl connection to the VCR.
• for NEXTVIEW LINK operation, a fully wired scart coble must be used. ..( The VCR is correctly connected. GB-4

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

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

4·HEAD I NlcAM IIGR HI·FI STEREO

SET CHANNEl DOWN MENU

CHANN EL UP

LANC REMOTE SELECTOR

EDIT START/STOP

JOG ON/OFF

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR

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

1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY

mode Inot low power!.

2. Switch on the lV. Select an unused

channel on your N for your VCR (there may be a dedicated video channel refer to your TV operation manual). e.g.

3. Press and hold the MENU buffan 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 bock into STANDBY. NOTE: If you have a 'preferred channel, Step 3 using L""/T ) keys. ../ The TV is tuned to the VCR. GB-6 INSTALlING YOUR VCR Ifyau 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 satellne 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

safellite 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 chon nels can now be tuned in as port of the outo·instollotion procedure. You will be prompted for further informotion from the on·screen displays.
• SHARP connot guarantee this feature will work with 011 satellite receivers and coble boxes.
• . See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual.

AU.iI1forrTldtton INSTALLAnON PROCEDURE These models outomoticolly tune the 1Y chon nels for your oreo, 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.

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

AUTO INSTALLATION VCR RESET

I. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL '"

bunons 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 [ .../", 1to select your language and press SET.

• Press [ .../", ) to select the country of

• Ensure your AERIAl/SCART cable is connected to your VCR and then press SET to confirm. S. SAT CONTROL will be highlighted.
• IFyou 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 anempt 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 channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may fake a few minutes.j On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. Press MENU to exit. If the ~Iock is' nof automatically set, the clock screen will appear, refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK. To check the clock has been set correctly, press DISPLAY untH 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) 6.Select Channell on your satellite receiver.

7. Press [ ""/~ ) to set SAT CONTROL to ON.

B. Press [ .../"') to select INPUT. 12 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 VCRI select RF IN using [ .." I~ ). You will need to tune the VCR into the Satellite receiv~r. (ii) Press [ (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. GB-B

INSTALLING YOUR VCR

to select SAT NO. Turn to the table at the end of this manual. Look for NUMBER BUTTONS to enter the first the make of your satellite receiver and use the code number listed. For example number 8 should be entered 0 0 8. Your satellite should now change to preset channe112. 1D.lf your satellite receiver has changed to preset channel 12/ press SET to confirm the VCR will automatically install both satelli1e and 1errestrial channels. IThis may take a few minutesl. II.The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list INexTView, 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 dock screen will appear, refer to MANUALLY SErrlNG THE CLOCK To check the dock 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: elfyoqrsatellite receiverhasn,~t,chang~d t() pres~t~hannel.12~nterthene~code number on the list; Continue until the receiver showspresetchanneJ 12, then .contiiju¢ from point 10.

If your satellite receiver is.nqfliste~ althe endoHhi~ rnanuol or.lJtterenteririgOllthe numbers .liste~ . For y~~r: receiv~r" t~esatellite, r~ceiyefpres~tchanne<lhas still <n~t?hph9i;'q to.12,. enter. 0 O,l,ondl.ook, t~see ifthe satellite rec~i~~r has changedtopr~set channel 12. if it has, continue from point 10. If not, press ~ to select 0 0 2 and recheck., Conti nue untilyour receive,r cHa~ges tl), presetl,~i~hen . . cqntinue fr()nlPolnt JO; i<'lHhereis still . no· response From. yoursatellH~ receive~,tryadiusting ,it~.·positiQnt? imProve the InFaRed VfRto satellHereceiyerrecepti~n; ', . ,. ....•• ,.'••. ,...•...•.••..•', ....<>

• Auto-installation will slop when the satellile receiver reaches presel channel 99, or when all the 84 VCR presel channels have been used .
• The VCR will place all found terrestrial channels slarting at preset 1, then all salellite channels From the first (Jvailable presett;hannel after the terrestrial cha,nne1s. ..j'

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 outoinstallation 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. IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO TAPES VIDEOTAPES

• 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 "dog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be "snowyl', 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 nof covered by teljIorantee.
• Use video tapes which carry the \fI.IS mark.

• This VCR does not playback or record S-VHS format video tapes. BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAP. 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 lope and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on and wait For about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before operating.

1. Switch on your TV and select the videa

2. Open the control panel and 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.

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is normally set to ON. Ta turn SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or aff press SUPER P. on the VCR front panel, or on the remote control. NOTE:

• The folloWing instructions are bosed on using the remOfebdnfrol hand otherwisBstated. not

• For double speed playback Iwithout sound), press PLAY/X2 I ~ ) again.
• To revert to normal playback, press PLAY/X2 I ~ ) again.
• To stop the video tape, press STOP I- ).
• 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 ~K- Rashes on the on-screen display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape: During PlAYBACK af a video lape.

• 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 I ~) 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 ......
• Press PLAY/X2 1~ ) ta resume playback.

3. To playback in slow motion Iwithout sound) press I~ SLOW on the remote control. Slow

motion speed can be adjusted using the Gar ® buttons next to the slow button. Picture disturbance can be improved by using the CHANNEL ...... or ..... during slow motion playback.

• Press PLAY/X2 I ~ I to resume playback. GB-ll BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

1. Press STOP I- } to stop the video tape.

2.Press FAST FORWARD 1* 1/ REWIND I~) 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 stap fast forward/rewind, press STOP (- I. Visual Search can be operated during playback by either the Fast Forward/Rewind buttons by using the Jog/Shuttle dial on the on the remote control and on the VCR Control Panel or VCR Control Panel. 1.Press FAST FORWARD I*I/REWIND (~I during playback. 2.To decrease the speed, press FAST FORWARD 1*1 /REWIND (~) again.

3. Press PLAY/X2 I ~ , to resume playback.

OR: Jog Shuttle dial NOTE:

JOG SHUTTLE DIAL OPERATION

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

• Jog Shuttle operation GB·12 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

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. SHumE DIAL OPERATION

The start position shown above is only an example. The Shuttle dial can any of the functions shown above. Press PLAY1X2 Example Start position be operated from I ~ ) to resume playback at any time.

JOG SHUTTLE OPERATION

This function is used for Frame Advance/Reverse operation. Pressing the Jog Shuttie ON/OFF button (indicator wiillight) to piace 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

I to resume piayback. GB-13 BASIC OPERATION 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 ofthe room .
• When you are watching a recording with frequent dark scenes, such as a Aim or concert, or when you are watching a recording in a bright room, fhis feature makes the darker scenes easier to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image. STANDBY

SATEU.t.lTl! CClNmOL SBO\li¥!!! ~HQ.IQI

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 GAMMAMODE 3 GAMMA OFF GB-14 BASIC OPERATION IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL

Select the channel by using the number buttons on the remote control l or select the next/previous channel by pressing CHANNEL .A. or ..... To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press AM/PM @. For example, for channel 24, press AM/PM C!EJ then press 2 4. 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 Ree Level Control

position. 2.Select the channel you wish to record on the VCR. 3.To start recording, press REC

I. ).

4.To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL III).

5. To continue recording, press REe (. ).

6. To stop recording/ press STOP once.

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. To specify a stop time, press REC I. I

2. Each additional press of REC I. )

will delay the stop time by 10 minutes.

3. To stop recording at any time, press

STOP I- lance. GB·15 is in its central BASIC OPERATION

DIRECT TV RECORDING

THIS FEATURE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalagic COMPATIBLE TV'S. By pressing the DIRECT TV REC bunon 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 E'J appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted in the VCR and the Hi·Fi Ree level Control is in its central position .. I.To start the recording, press DIRECT TV REC. 2.To pause during recording, press PAUSE III).

3. To continue recording, press REC Ie).

4. To stop recording, press STOP 1-).

NOTl'S; , A ~lIywireciscart must be used for bIRECTJYi~!"G~lRpqperqtlo~. lIlfDIR!"GITVREGqRDcoulci nol start, Ihe TV1lhoOlciinclicWelh¢feasQnWhY, (Refer to ibe TV operation manuall TIMER RECORDING It is possible to program the VCR using three different methods :- HOW TO USE NexTView TO MAKE A RECORDING

• If E'J 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 (EPGJ 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 NexNiew N's. Refer to your N operation manual for further information. After transfer of the timer information to the VCR, the timer menu will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds, afier which press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in STANDBY mode. E'J will be shown on the display. GB·16 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE

• If E!l appears on the VCR display, press TIMER ON/OFF before starting.
• Check that the cbck is displaying the correct time.
• Ensure a video tape is inserted into the VCR and the Hi-Fi Ree 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 [SV/V+ I on the remote control.

2.Enter the SHOWVIEW number from the TV listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS. NOTE: .J\nER~()RTl1essa~e,wnlappedr itrou h~~~ ~f1tereda number that is nota cur~ent SHOWVIEW number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required and enter the correct SHOWVIEW number

3. Press [ ...,..., I to select ONCE, WEEKLY, DAilY.

4.lf you want to make additional recordings at the same time each day or week, then use

I to select the WEEKLY, or DAilY option as appropriate.

5. Press SET to confirm.

• 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, (PRJ may be highlighted on the menu.

6. Enter the che nnel 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.

Continuefrornstep 2above~ GB-17 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE

If your VCR has long ploy focililyond you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the [ .... /~ 1to highlight A''''''' SP. Press [ 1to select standard play (SP) or long play (lPI as required.

[See NOTE below]. For VPS/PDC setting use [ .... /~ 1to highlight the final column. Using the [A''''''' 1will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF (* = ON - = OFF).

Press SET to conArm 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 STANDBY mode. E'J will be shown on the disploy. GB-18 RECORDING 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 selting menu. 12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM (IE) button on the

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

• Ensure that a video tape is inserted into the VCR and the Hi-Fi Ree Level Control is in its central position. SmlNG A RECORDING For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21 :05 to 22:30 on July 9th.

I. Press STOP

I- ) to switch on the VCR.

2. Press MENU.

3. Press [..., .... ] to select TIMER. Press

SET to con~rm. 4.The position which is initially highlighted is the next available timer record entry. SET to confirm this . Press

• The display will auromalically 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 t press 5.Then press SET to confirm. 6.lf you want to make additional recordings at the same ti me each day or week, use [ ..., .... ] ta select D (daily) or W (weekly). Then press SET to canfirm.

7. Enter the channel using the [ ..., .... ] or

the NUMBER BUTTONS. Far example to record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press SET 10 confirm.' GB-19 MENU SCREEN BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

8. Enter the start time using the [A/T J

or the NUMBER BUn-ONS hours first then minutes (when entering Jess than 10 minutes add a '0' before fhe number). for example for 21 :05 start, press 2 1

05. Then press SET to confirm.

9a Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop, press 2 2 3 O. 1O.lf your VCR has long play facility and you wish to change the RECORDING SPEED, use the [ ~/~ Jto highlight SP. Press [ ~ I~ 1to select standard . play or long playas required. 11.[See NOTE below]. ForVPS/PDC seffing use [~/~ Jto highlight the final column. Using the [ A/T J will select VPS/PDC ON or OFF 1* = ON

• = OFF). 12.Press SET to confirm.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you have entered. If you wish 10 make additional timer recordings, repeat this procedure. 13.When you have completed entering timer settings, press MENU to remove the menu from the N screen. 14.Press TIMER ON/OFF once to place the VCR in TiMER STAN[).BY mode. E!J will be shown on the display. GB·20 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

CHECKING, CHANGING AND CANCELLING A RECORDING

CHECKING A RECORDING

1.lf in TIMER STANDBY mode, press TIMER ON/OFF to exit.

2. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.

3. Press MENU.

4. Press [ A''''' I to select TIMER. Press

MENU SCREEN SET to confirm .

• All the delayed recordings in the VCRs memory will be shown.
• You can check the settings and change or cancel them.

CHANGING A RECORDING

I.Follow steps 1 to 4 of CHECKING A RECORDING. 2.lf you wish to change a delayed recording, press [ I to highlight A''''' the recording, then press SET. I to highlight the setting to be changed and corred it by using the [ A/"" I 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.lfyou wish 10 cancel a delayed recording, press [ A/"" I to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press CLEAR.

3. Press MENU.

NOTE: not forget to press nMER O'~/(]FF STP,NC)·BY mode. GB·21 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 s~art lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phone 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. (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. Land 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 ~he 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. 1.Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. 2.~ress ["""-/.." I to select MODE. 3.Press SET. NICAM will be selected.

4. Press [ "'/~ I to select OFF.

5.Press SET to return to the menu screen. 6.Press MENU to exit to normal screen. GB-22 ADVANCED OPERATION

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.

RF CONNECTION CABLE

AUDIO OUT Land R AUDIOPHONO LEADS (NOT SUPPLIED) GB-23 ADVANCED OPERATION 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. VIDEO INSERT AVJNSERT

AUDlOINSERT MONOAUDJO --i_L~:----f:~'--f:~-=K.~H,Ff1::DtO

BASIC EDITING Connections S-YIDEO The conventional video sockets of VCRs For output and input are the luminance signallYj and colour signal (CJ 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 LANe jack can be used for controlling the tape transport of other/video equipment connected to it.

1. Switch on the Nand seled the video channel.

2. Press INPUT SELECT an 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

7. To stop the editing process press the STOP buttons on both units.

GB-25 ADVANCED OPERATION 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 fa resume recording. NOTE:

• Ens~r~ q~to or mon~ollrockih\l hqs b~.n cqmpleteq on th~ ploybock VCR befqr~ c:;ommencing editing. INSERT EDIT

1. Switch on the TV and select the video channel.

2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to seled the video/audio input, 12 or L3 will

be disployed on the VCR.

3. load the source lape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record

protection tab has been removed. Search the source fape 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. II~II

6. Rewind the tape to the start of the section to be replaced and press PAUSE.

7. Press the INSERT button

TO REPLACE Picture and Hi-Fi sound PRESS VIDEO INSERT V.INSERT oppeors on the VCR display and on the TV screen. Mono sound only

AUI)IO INSERT

A.INSERT oppeors on the VCR display and on the TV screen. Picture Hi-Fi and Mono Sound VIDEO INSERT then AUDIO INSERT AV.lNSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen.

8. To start editing press PAUSE on the recording VCR ond PLAY on the playback VCR

simultaneously. When the tape counter reaches 0:00.00 the recording VCR will pause automatically. Press stop on the ploybock VCR. GB-26 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO INSERT RECORDING SOUND ON TO A VIDEO TAPE 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. C2=:=L:r;;:::::::::::::::::::::=~~~

If c microphone is to Connect your audio be used, connect it to equipment to At)DIO IN L·R your eudio equipment. terminals on the front of your VCR. AUDIO SOURCE.

1. Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN

L-R terminab on the front of the VCR as shown above, IA seart connection to L2 can also be used).

2. Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR.

3. Press PLAY/X21'-) 10 view the recording.

4. lfyau wish to listen to the original Hi-Fi track

while you are recording the new inserted audio track you will need 10 set AUDIO MIX to ON in the MODE menu. S. Press PAUSE/STILL III) when you reach the point on the tape where you want audio insert to start.

6. Press AUDIO INSERT IA.INSERT will be

shown on your 1V and on the VCR display.)

7. Press PAUSE/STILL (II) to start audio

insert. B. Press STOP I- I to finish audio insert(A.INSERT will disappear from your 1V and on the VCR display) GB-27

ADVANCED OPERATION Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen.

Press [ .... /T ] to select MODE. Press SET. Press [ .... /T ] to select AUDIO MIX. Press [ ~/~ ] to select ON.

Press SET to return to the menu screen.

Press MENU to exit to the normal screen. NOlES;

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

Hi-fi and Mono audio Ii) Original HI·Fi audio (l&R CHANNElSl and inserted audio Original Hi-Fi audio (l CHANNEL)

plus inserted audio Ii) GB-28 RESULT Original Hi-FI audio (R CHANNEll plus inserted audio ADVANCED OPERATION

EDITING WITH A LANC CABLE CONNECTION

Using the LANe 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. VCR with LANCTerminal Camcorder with

LANCTerminal ORVCR with LANCTerminal

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 [""T 1bunans, then press SET. Highlight the options to be changed using the [ ""T I bunons. Press [ .... / .. I to select MIS or ON/OFF as appropriate, press SET then MENU to return to the normal screen. NOTE: LANCMODE This semng determines which VCR controls the other. The recording VCR and the playbock VCR set to S. JOG MODE ~~:;;:~e::onno:~ mode depending on whether the playback VCR has a JOG ON if the playback VCR has a JOG SHumE function. OFF if the playback VCR does not have a JOG SHUTTLE function.

• ' To protect the tape From unnecessary Wedr the VCR will.re odjustthe tape Frorne.Advanqe!Reversefeature.is used ri:lpeatedly; GB-29 ADVANCED OPERATION

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 an the VCR.

3. Load the source fape into the playback VCR or camcorder ensuring that the record

protection tab has been removed. Search the source fape on the playback VCR or camcorder for the playback start position.

4. Load th~ tape to be recorded into your VCR, ensure the record protection tab is in place

and the HiFi Ree Level Control is in its central position. Search the tape for position to start recording.

5. Press EDIT STANDBY an 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 bunon to start editing. The EDIT START/STOP indicator

7. To stop editing press the EDIT START/STOP bunon. Then the EDIT STANDBY bunon.

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 aut and both units will go into pause.

2. Press LANC REMOTE on the recording VCR, LANC REMOTE will appear an 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 made. (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 bunon. Then the EDIT STANDBY buncn. G8-30 ADVANCED OPERATION

BASIC EDITING USING A LANC CONNECTION

1. Switch on the lY and select the video channel.

2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote control to seled the

video/audio input, L2 or L3 will be displayed on the VCR.

3. Load the source tape info 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 HiFj Ree Level Control is in ifs 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.

Press Play/x2 then using the SHUrrLE 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 fram the.

8. Press Ploy/x2 then using the SHUTTLE DIAL find the next starting point on the tape

in the recording VCR. Irefer to SHUTTLE DIAL OPERATION!

9. Press COUNTER RESET.

10. Using the JOG SHUTTLE DIAL rewind the tape to the start of the section to be

replaced and press PAUSE. 11 . Press the INSERT button. TO REPLACE PRESS Picture and VIDEO INSERT Hi-Fi sound V.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the 1V screen.

Mono sound only AUDIO INSERT A.INSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen. Picture Hi-Fi and Mono Sound AV.lNSERT appears on the VCR display and on the TV screen. The EDIT STANDBY indicator wililig hI.

12. 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 bunon. GB-31 ADVANCED OPERATION DIGITAL DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY

Shows current time of day, if the clock is set. Press DISPLAY until the time of doy appears. For example, 21 :20 appears: 1I1111ili

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 fa.

1. Press DISPLAY until tape counter

appears, for example:

2. To

identify the current position on a video tape press CLEAR on the remote control or COUNTER RESET on the VCR's control ponel ond the tope counter will appear: When you wish to return to this position on the video fape, press ZERO BACK. The tape will rewind/advance to this point. GB-32 ADVANCED OPERATION

PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING

tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape When you load a video 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 j the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically. To display the amount of video tape remaining: I.lood the video tope 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.

;h : t~~:~pie, if 1 hour 23 ininutes is left on

NOTES lit D~nollnt13rfuptthe:tape remCiiIF~g~blcul~Jtidn .

• ·.·.If less than 5 minutes oftaperelTlCllnsthe displqy will. flash.

PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY

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: 2.Press [ ...,.., ] to select MODE.

3. Press SET.

4.Press [ ,.., ] to select REPEAT. S.Press [ /~ ]to select ON. 6.Press SET. 7.Press MENU to return to normal screen.

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC INational 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. GB-33 ADVANCED OPERATION MODE SELECTION Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. The main menu has five options including MODE. I.To occess the mode menu highlight MODE using the [ ....1..... ] buttons, then press SET.

2. Highlight the option to be chonged using

the [ .... 1..... ] buttons. Press [ .... /~ ] to select AUTO, ON or OFF os oppropriote, press SET then MENU to return to the normal screen. NICAM. (Hi-Fi Models only) Selecting OFF will disoble the NICAM sound reception. COLOUR. If the VCR is playing a poor qualify 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 fealure allows the PLAYBACK and RECORDING of wide screen format signals (16.9) which should automatically change the picture size setting on a wide screen N. To allow the operation of this feature, ensure 16:9 mode is set to AUTO in the MODE menu. A searl connection must be used between the VCR (SOCKET ll) and the TV. During PLAYBACK of a 16:9 encoded tape the TV should switch to lWidescreen) 16:9 mode. GB·34 ADVANCED OPERATION VCR CODE This feature allows 1W0 Sharp VCRs to be controlled independenlly of each other, by one remote control. I buttons and press SET. 3.Select VCR CODE using the [./..., 1buttons and the [

• . If thes~~~n~ VCR does n~t have this feature then it isfdctory set as Iherefore the VC-MEBO should be set 10 VCR CODE 2.

4. Press SET to confirm selection.

5. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 number buttons and the VCR CODE button on the remote

control together for 5 seconds. can be changed GB-35

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: I.Press PLAY/X2 1~ Ito start the video tape playing.

2. Press SKIP SEARCH on the remote

1 press SKIP SEARCH determines the forward 30 seconds. = 1 minute. 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds. search time.

control. The number of times you press

• 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 41 I • to locate a previous programme or the next programme. For example,

I. 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 @l once. A ·1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind

to locate the beginning of the current recording. Rewind DPSS Signals Fast Forward Current tape position

4. To cancelthe search before it has finished, press STOP

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV

In addition to operating the VCR the femote control will also operate basic functions

rvs, including brands other than SHARP.

SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE

CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV

1. Switch on the N. Open the door on the

femote control and point the unit at the TV.

2. Hold down TV BRAND SET on the VCR

remote control then the appropriate THOMSON GRUNDIG FERGUSON button for the TV from the list shown, for 2 seconds. For example for a SHARP TV, press TV BRAND SET ond 1. m NOKIA SONY BunoH TV BRAND

TOSHIBA PANASONIC :lorA HITACHI SANYO

MODE OED DISPLAY MITSUBISHI AUDIOQUT BunON Oor (jjjJ) INPUT SElECT

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. CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL

• TV VOL 8/® Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode. Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the screen . Changes the TV channels. 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 eoch af the bunons in the list Until the TV enters stand·by mode (You will reedtor~~et ~he~ ~eIllPt~,co~trot~9~erl.efar~replqced). ' _SHARP 'cannotgl/arantee:the VCR rembte 9()ntrol.wjltope~ateyour lY GB·37 ADVANCED OPERATION

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 Inot supplied). Mono/Stereo camcorder I.load tape into the VCR.

2. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

control until the VCR display shows L2.

3. If you wish to record from a source

connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT, select.L1.

4. If you wish to record from a source

connected with audio phona leads to the sockets on the front of the VCR and S-YIDEO connection lead, select L3. S. Press REC to start the recording. GB-38 ADVANCED OPERATION

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 descrambled 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 descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV through the lINEl terminal and you can watch the descrambled 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 descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit

• Press STANDBY to place the VCR in Stand·by mode, OR
• Press [TV/VCRI an the remote control ia place the VCR in 'VCR made'. 'VCR' will appear on the display. If you switch the decoder function ON when connected- to a decoder unit as shown you NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV made or in VCR made. GB·39 will

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 Waff.

LOW POWER MODE

I.Press STANDBY (<91 to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.

2. Press STANDBY (<91 again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital

display will appear blank. The VCR power consumption will now be below I Watt.

DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE

Either Press STANDBY (<9) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode. Press STOP (. I to use the VCR. NOTES:

STANDBY, noise may be observed.

• If a signql is input fram an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.
• When disengaging LOW POWER' mode from the VCR press the STANDBY buffon.'· 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 @liiJ on the remote control for about 2 seconds. @;;, flashes and then has been adivated.

remains lit on the VCR dispby conRnming that CHILD LOCK 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 fape, eiect it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold ©iii! for about 2 seconds. ©iii starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged. G~40 CUSTOMISED INSTALlATION

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 I.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.

4. PRESET will be highlighled. Press [ ~/~]

to choose the required VCR preset channel. 5.lf you have SATELLITE CONTROL set to ON continue from point 6. Otherwise continue from point 7.

6. Press [ ...., ..... ] to select SOLIRCE. The

choose the required source:

• If you wish to tune a satellite or cable channel press to [ ~ I~ ] select SAT. Then press [ ...., ..... ] to select CHANNEL. Enter preset satellite channel using NUMBER BUTTONS or [ ~ I~ ] to step through each preset satellite channel until the channel you wish is displayed. Continue from point 10•

• If you wish to tune a terrestrial channel press to [

] select CH. Continue from point 7. 7.Press [ ' ..... ]10 select channel.

8. 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.

9. Press [ .... , ..... ] to selecl FINE TUNING. Press and hold [ ~/~ ] until the sharpest colour

picture is obtained. IMPORTANT NOTE:

10. 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. GB·41 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL

BROADCAST AND CATV CHANNELS

11. Press I AfT] to select SKIP. The SKIP

Station RealC~Clnne Stetion SiQnoJs Numbers Sianals Numbers CH:02 CH:75 2/A. 5U:t.5LI4 can be selected when using CHANNEL CH:03 502/5224 CH:76 3/B. IT , ....] instead of the NUMBER CH:04 C./503/5234 CH:77 BUn-oNS. CH:05 CH:7B H 5/D. CH:06 CH:79 6/E.

12. Press I ... /~ ] to select ON or OFF for

CH:BO F 7/F. CH:07 this option. Press SET to confirm. CH:08

13. Press MENU to leave this function.

CH:09 A CC:Ol 9/G. MY?l M2/52 CC:02 10/H. CH:l0 T The VCR has 84 programmable channel l/HII CH:11 CC':10 Ml0/51O positions each of which can be set to any of 12/H21 CH:12 CH:13 Ul/5l1 CC:ll the broadcast and CAN channels shown in CH:21 the table. If you select CC on the menu, CH:22 CC':20 UlOJ520 cable will be tuned first. Note that both cable U CC:21 and non-eabJe will be tuned regardless of the H 6"8 CH:68 setting. CC;40

SATELLITE RECEIVER INSTALLATION

If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after aufcrinstallation without a satellite receiver it is not necessary to completely fe-install all channels. Follow the procedure below: J.Press MENU.

2. Press I AfT] to select SET UP. Press

SEY to confirm. 3.CHANNEl PRESET will be highlighted. Press SET to conFirm.

4. Press I AfT ]10 select SAT RECEIVER.

Press SET to confirm. The satellite receiver screen will appear. S. Follow points 6-11. in AUTO INSTALLATION (satellite/cable box control only).

6. Then press I AfT ]to select SAT PROG

SEARCH. Press SET to confirm. The satellite channels will be instolled. [This may take a fe·w minutes}.

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. MENU SCREEN

1. Press MENU.

2. Press [ A/T I to select SET UP. Press

3. Press [ A/T I to select CHANNEL

SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted.

Press SET to confirm. S.Press [ A/T/""'/~ I to highlight the channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm. 6.Press [A/T/""'/~ I to highlight the new position for the channel. Press SET to confirm.

7.lf any more channels are to be moved, repeat procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are in your

preferred order, press MENU to leave the MENU function. NOTE:

• On leClving- this menu'. the VCR will ottempt to _transfer the channel. information to a NexTView, Smart link, Easy link ar Megalagic compatible TV. Please wait lor the VCR to compl~te this opElratiol1.IRefer toyovrTYopera~on manualfqr more information). GB-43 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

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 [ A'''' I to select SET UP.

Press SET to confirm.

3. Press [ A'''' I to select CHANNEl

SORT. Press 5ET to confirm.

4. Press [A'''' I to select CANCEL Press

5ET to confirm. 5.Press [ A/"'/~/"1 10 highlight the channel to be cancelled.

6. Press SET twice fa cancel the channel.

7. When all the channels you wish have

been cancelled, press MENU.

GB-44 MENU5CREEN CUSTOMISED INSTALlATION

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. I.Press MENU.

2. Press [A'''' ] 10 select SET UP. Press

3. Press [A'''' ] to select CHANNEl

SORT. Press SET to confirm.

4. Press [ A'''' ] to highlight NAME. Press

5. Press [ A/"'/"'/~] 10 highlight the

channel to be named. Press SET to confirm.

6. Press ["'/~/A/"'] to rename the

channel. Press SET to confirm. 7.lf any more channels are to be renamed, repeat procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are named

correctly, press MENU to leave the MENU function. NOTE:

• On leaving this menu, the VCR will attempt to transfer the channel infanmation 10 a NexTView, Smart link, Easy link ar Megalogic compatible TV. Please wait far the VCR to complete this bp~ration.(Referto yourTY operation manual for more informationj. GB-45 ._-- - - _ . - - - - - - CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION

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 [ ... /T ] 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 [ ... /T ] to select LANGUAGE Ithe

4. Then press SET to confirm.

S. Press [ ... /T/"'/~] to select your language. Then press SET to confirm.

MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes The clock 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. I.Press MENU. Press [ ... /T] to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm. 2.Press [ ... /T] to select CLOCK. Press SET to confirm.

3. Press [ ... /T] to select either 12 or 24

4. Press [ "'/~ ] to select TIME. Enter the

time using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [ "'/T]. If the minutes are less than 10, enter the leading O. If using the 12 hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing (j£; on the remote·control. S. Press [ .../~ ] to select DATE. Enter the dote using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [ "'/T]. For example, for 1sf April enter 01 04. 6.Press [ "'/~ ] to select YEAR. Enter the last two digits of the year using the NUMBER BUTTONS or [ "'/T]. For example, for 1998 enter 98. For the year 2000 enter 00.

7. Select • for AUTO CLOCK on/off (0 is

ON, - is OFFJ.Then press SET to confirm. GB-46 MORE INfORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY

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NOTE: Some models display. not have all the~atures there,tare. they will

SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR

If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to playa video tape the VCR will automatically switch its output so that the playback picture is shawn an the W. In this case 'VCR' will appear an 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. GB-47

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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 05D button on the remote contro" 1,2,3 or 4 times. I.AUTO, the current mode and channel number will be displayed for 3 seconds

when an operation or number button is pressed. 2.FULL" allthe active features will also be shown on screen. Programme number and channel - - - - - - , , , - - - - - - - - - - , Tape Status These depend on { NICAM signal 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. GB-48

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

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), ABSAT ALBAD ALlSATO

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

Number of heads: Four heads Video signal system: Hi-Fi audio recording system: PAL/MESECAM colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines Deep layer recording system conforming to stereo Hj~Fi VHS Weight: standard. 480 min. with E-240 video cossette in Long Ploy (LP) mode

12.7 mm

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

75 g unbalanced VHF channel 2-12 + S1-541 , UHF channel 21-69 UHF channel 21-69 AC 230 V, 50 Hz 19 Wopprox (low power consumption s 1W) 5°C to 400 C -20oC to 55°C

1.0 Vp-p, 75 g - S-VIDEO input 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Q

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Q

Line 1&2: -3.8dBs, 10 kQ; Line 3: -5.0 dBs, 47kQ Line 1&2: -3.8dBs, 1 kg Audio-out: -5.0dBs, 1 kg Dynamic range: - 90 dBs (SP); Frequency response: 20 Hz20 kHz; Wow and flutter: < 0.005% Wrm UIS A) 430(W) x 3001D) x 91.5(H) mm

4.3 kg (approx)

Supplied accessories: 75 Q Connection cable, operation manual, remote control, Maximum playing time: Tope width: Tape speed: Antenna: Reception channels: RF output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Audio input: Audio oUlput: Hi-Fi audio: Dimensions: R6/AA/UM3 battery (x2)

• Specifications are subiect 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. GB-50 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM ANSWER Display· is not working.

VCR will not operate. 0 appears in VCR disp lay. VCR will nol respond to any commands. Tape cennot be loaded. VCR cannot be operated by remote control.

Make sure the VCR is nol in LOW POWER mode. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. N\ake sure the wall socket has power (plug another applicmce in). Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage timer. Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged. Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hOUJs. Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR. Make sure you are loacling the tope correctly.

VCR is positioned in strong light. Check VCR CODE is set correctly.

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 A/"'" buHons are pressed.

Make sure VCR is not in timer or menu moqe. Desired channel position cannot be selected.

The channel position has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that channel.

Make sure all the cables are connected proper~. Make sure VCR power cord is properly plugge in.

Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL At'" buHons. T!y another tape. The video heads may have been contaminated· refer to a SHARP Service Facility.

The record-protection tab has been removed.

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 lime 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.

R8'"install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is not in a~ special channel setting mode and thot the desired channel is be ow channel 99 on your satellite receiver. Ensure HiFi Rec Level Control is set to its central position before recording. No picture appears.

No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing. Playback picltJre is snowy. Tape is automatically ejected when pressing RECORD I • J or TIMER ON/OFF buHons. Playback/ recording does not playback in stereo.

Remote control is too for away from the moin unit. Point the remote control at the VCR. Batteries are flat - replace both. Balleries have not been inserted correctly. GB-51

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18. PAUSA/FERMO IMMAGINE

JOG ON/OFF

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