Sharp VC-M311HM (serv.man5) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
SAFETY WARNINGS
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.
INFORMATION
Additional information complements instructions.
Additional information complements instructions.
Dear SHARP Customer
Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of
entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before
attempting to operate the VCR.
Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of
entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before
attempting to operate the VCR.
Copyright
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Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded
without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.
your country.
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without
prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.
prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF MODELS. ALL OF THE
FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR
VCR.
FEATURES MENTIONED MAY NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOUR
VCR.
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3.CHILD LOCK
15. VOLUME
MENU
SET
CLEAR
DISPLAY
STANDBY
DPSS
INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SLOW
SV/V+
/TIMER
MODE OSD
INPUT
SELECT
CH
CH
OPERATE
VOL
VOL
TV
TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
TAPE
SPEED
TV/VCR
+
REC
PAUSE/STILL
REW
FF
PLAY / X2
STOP
2
3
1
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
21. MODE ON SCREEN
DISPLAY
23. CHANNEL
/
19. MENU SELECT
27 PAUSE/STILL
8. AM/PM or
26. PLAY/X2
22. DISPLAY
16. ZERO BACK
5.AUDIO OUT
(This
button has no function with
this model)
this model)
9. REWIND
25. FAST FORWARD
11.STOP
12. TAPE SPEED
13. SLOW
28. DPSS
/SLOW SPEED
2. INPUT SELECT
6. MENU
18. SET
20. CLEAR
10. RECORD
17. SKIP SEARCH
14. BASIC SHARP TV
CONTROLS
1. STANDBY
4. TIMER ON/OFF
7.
SV/V+/TIMER
24.
INPUT SELECT
29. TV/VCR
(This button
has no function with this model).
/
+
VCR REMOTE CONTROL
VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS.
If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only
differences in function are shown below:
If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only
differences in function are shown below:
FUNCTION
OSD
Moving DOWN/UP menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu
OPERATION WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
[
] buttons
[ ] buttons
OPERATION WITH VCR
FRONT PANEL
CHANNEL
buttons.
REW/FF buttons.
/
/
/
/
/
+
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TINS-3295UMN1
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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.
●
If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this VCR yourself.
●
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.
Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre.
●
Please note that for repairs during the guarantee period, you will need to produce
proof of purchase.
proof of purchase.
●
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.
Electronics Limited Tel. Manchester 0161 682 1415/ Reading 01189 876444. Most
credit/debit cards accepted.
SHARP Customer Information Centre: Tel: 0990 274277
CALLING FOR SERVICE
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CONTENTS
ADVANCED OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
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 set a delayed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playback of a video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Checking the amount of tape remaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing back a Video tape repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Blue Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Searching the video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Skip searching the Video tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Digital programme search system (DPSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recording from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Important notes on your VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Broadcast and CATV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Manually Sorting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Manually Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tuning the TV into the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Auto Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Connecting to the mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Low Power Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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