CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR VCR Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4 Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 5 BASIC OPERATION Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 8 How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................... 8 Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 9 Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 10 Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11 Direct TV recording ...................................................................................................................... 12 How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 13 How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 15 Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 17 ADVANCED OPERATION Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 18 Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 20 Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 20 Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 20 Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 21 Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21 Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 22 Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 23 Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 24 SECAM ........................................................................................................................................... 24 16:9 playback and recording ..................................................................................................... 24 Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 26 Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 26 Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 26 Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 27 SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 28 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 29 Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 30 Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 31 Sorting the channels into your preferred order .................................................. 31 Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 32 Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 33 Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 34 Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 34 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 35 Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 35 Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 36 On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 37 Specifications................................................................................................................................ 38 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 39 1 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR IDEAL VCR LOCATION PLACE THE VCR.. · ... on a flat level surface away from radiators or other heat sources and out of direct sunlight. · ... and video tapes away from magnetic sources such as speakers or microwave ovens. · ... at least 8" (20cm) away from the TV. · ... away from curtains, carpets or other materials and allow ventilation space around the VCR. DO NOT... · ... block the air-vent openings. · ... expose the VCR to excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. · ... place any heavy object or liquid on top of the VCR. If liquid drops inside the VCR unplug immediately and contact your SHARP dealer. Do not use the VCR. · ... insert or drop anything into the tape compartment or through the air-vents, as this could result in serious damage, fire or an electric shock. POWER SOCKETS · To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the plug correctly into the socket. DO NOT... · ... overload power sockets, this may cause a fire or electric shock. · ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug from the mains. · ... bind the power cords together. · This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord. 2 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING. REMOTE CONTROL (TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2) for the remote control unit. For a more detailed picture of your remote control refer to page (ii). COAXIAL CABLE connects the VCR to the TV. SCART 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 battery cover back into position. . terminals. Place the 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 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. 3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR CONNECTING THE CABLES AERIAL OR CATV CABLE 1 4 Connect the VCR to the mains LINE2(II) IN /DECODER CANAL PLUS /L2(II) LINE1(I)IN /OUT SON/VIDEO (L1/I) Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR. ANTENNA IN ENTREE ANTENNE RF OUT SORTIE ANTENNE Optional: Connect your Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR. Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT socket to the TV 2 AERIAL IN socket. 3 DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM BACK OF TELEVISION Connect L1 IN/OUT on the VCR to the scart input on your TV using the supplied scart lead. The VCR is correctly connected. 4 INSTALLING YOUR VCR AUTO INSTALLATION SATELLITE RECEIVER / CABLE BOX CONTROL If you have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to your VCR you can automatically install the satellite channels using this feature. The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers (for cable box connections refer to your cable box manual). Follow steps 1-4 below before INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: 1. Connect your satellite receiver to the VCR as previously shown. 2. Place the satellite receiver near the VCR (ideally on the top). This ensures that the reflected infrared signals from the VCR which control the satellite receiver can reach it unimpeded. 3. Ensure all the channels you wish to be tuned are within channel positions 1-199 on your satellite receiver as the VCR will only tune the first 199 channels - refer to your satellite receiver operation manual for instructions on moving channels. 4. Ensure the receiver is not in any special mode. · The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure. You will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays. · SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable boxes. · See the list of satellite receiver manufacturers codes at the end of this manual. All information relevant to satellite receiver control will display this symbol. 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. SET : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T AU T O I N S T A L L A T I ON P R E S S S T AR T K E Y T O S T AR T . 5 INSTALLING YOUR VCR 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 for10 seconds. 5. SAT RECE I VER S A T CON T RO L I NPUT ON OF F RF I N L 2 3. The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV. Press SET to confirm. 4. Ensure your AERIAL/SCART cable is connected to your VCR and then press SET to confirm. 5. SAT CONTROL WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED. · 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. S A T NO . 001 P L E A S E CONN E C T - - - - SAT L2 V CR ----------: SE L ECT : CHANGE SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T · The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView compatible TV's only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied. If the VCR is unable to copy the TV preset list the terrestrial channels will be automatically installed. (Auto install may take a few minutes.) On completion the MOVE menu will appear showing the preset channel order. 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. Points 6-11. (Satellite/Cable Box Control only) 6. Select Channel 1 on your satellite receiver. 7. Press [ / ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON. / ], to select INPUT. L2 will be highlighted. If the VCR is not connected to the 8. Press [ satellite receiver as shown previously. i. Your satellite receiver ...