CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR VCR Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2 Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4 Tuning the TV into the VCR ............................................................................................................ 5 Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6 BASIC OPERATION Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9 How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................... 9 3D DNR .................................................................................................................... 10 Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10 Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11 Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12 Direct TV recording ...................................................................................................................... 13 How to use to make a recording .............................................................................. 14 How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 16 Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 18 ADVANCED OPERATION Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 19 Virtual dolby surround sound................................................................................ 21 Audio dubbing.............................................................................................................................. 22 Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 24 Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 24 Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 24 Playing back an S-VHS tape................................................................................. 25 Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 25 Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 26 Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 27 Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 27 Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 27 Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 28 Mode selection............................................................................................................................. 29 Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 30 Remote control operation of TV ................................................................................................. 31 SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR POWERSAVE feature .................................................................................................................... 32 Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 32 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 33 Satellite receiver installation........................................................................................................ 34 Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 35 Sorting the channels into your preferred order .................................................. 35 Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 36 Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 37 Changing the on-screen display language.............................................................................. 38 Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 38 MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 39 Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 39 On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 40 Manufacturers codes for satellite receivers .............................................................................. 41 Specifications................................................................................................................................ 42 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 43 GB-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. GB-2 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING. TV OPERATE CHANNEL (TYPE AA/R6/UM3) BATTERIES (X2) for the remote control unit. REMOTE CONTROL RF CONNECTION CABLE connects the VCR to For a more detailed picture of your remote control refer to page (ii). TV/ VCR the TV. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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. GB-3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR CONNECTING THE CABLES AERIAL OR CATV CABLE 1 3 Connect the VCR to the mains Connect your existing aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN socket on your VCR. Optional: Connect your Satellite receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to 2 Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied rf connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT socket to the TV LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR. AERIAL IN socket. BACK OF TELEVISION Optional SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR. DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM · · · · · 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. GB-4 INSTALLING YOUR VCR TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR IMPORTANT NOTE: By pressing the STANDBY/POWERSAVE button, the VCR will toggle between STANDBY and POWERSAVE modes. The VCR display will not be illuminated in POWERSAVE mode. 1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode (Not POWERSAVE). 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). Example: 3. Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The VCR will search and display the ideal RF channel. CAUTION: If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer to RF through ON/OFF. 4. Tune the selected channel on your TV (refer to your TV manual) until the menu screen appears. MENU SCREEN S HOWV I EW T I ME R MOD E GRUND E I N S T E L L UNG 5. Press SET to store the RF channel and to place the VCR back into STANDBY. SET : WÄH L E N : E I NGAB E ME NU : E ND E NOTE: · If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3 using [ / ] keys. If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR can be turned OFF and ON by pressing the CLEAR button then SET to return to STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference. RF THROUGH ON/OFF: · The TV is tuned to the VCR. GB-5 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 give ...