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Printed in U.K.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC

as amended by 93/68/EEC.

• 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.

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If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself. 

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For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer
Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.

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Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce 
proof of purchase. 

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SCART leads can be obtained from the SHARP Spare Parts Centre:   Willow Vale
Electronics Limited Tel. Manchester 0161 682 1415/ Reading 01189 876444.  Most
credit/debit cards accepted.

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Important notes on your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting the cables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tuning the TV into the VCR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Important notes on your VCR and Video Tapes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
How to play back a video tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Pausing and Slow motion  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Immediate Recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to use             to make a recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to set a delayed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Checking, changing and cancelling a recording  . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playback of a video tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Checking the amount of tape remaining  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Playing back a Video tape repeatedly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Blue Mute  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Colour  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Searching the video tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Skip searching the Video tape  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Digital programme search system (DPSS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recording from other equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Low Power Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Manually tuning a channel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Manually Sorting channels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Manually Setting the Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

VCR digital display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
On-screen display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Guarantee  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connecting to the mains  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Calling for service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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..on a flat level surface away from
radiators or other heat sources and out of
direct sunlight.

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..and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave
ovens.

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..at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.

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..away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space
around the VCR.

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..block the air-vent openings.

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..expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.

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..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.

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..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.

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To avoid overheating or even fire, insert
the plug correctly into the socket 

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..overload power sockets, this may cause
a fire or electric shock.

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..pull the power cord to disconnect the
plug from the mains.

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..bind the power cords together.

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This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to
drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall
socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period be sure to unplug the cord.

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(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control
unit. 

RF CONNECTION CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.

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Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.

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Do not expose to liquid or shock.

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May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

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Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control
fails.

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Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use the
VCR for several months.

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Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.

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Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

Battery cover

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.

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