Sharp VC-M311HM (serv.man5) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR
IDEAL VCR LOCATION
PLACE THE VCR..
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..on a flat level surface away from
radiators or other heat sources and out of
direct sunlight.
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.
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.
materials and allow ventilation space
around the VCR.
DO NOT..
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..block the air-vent openings.
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..expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
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.
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.
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.
POWER SOCKETS
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To avoid overheating or even fire, insert
the plug correctly into the socket
the plug correctly into the socket
DO NOT..
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..overload power sockets, this may cause
a fire or electric shock.
a fire or electric shock.
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..pull the power cord to disconnect the
plug from the mains.
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.
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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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
control refer
to page (ii).
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control
unit.
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control
unit.
RF CONNECTION CABLE
connects the VCR to the TV.
connects the VCR to the TV.
Remote Control
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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.
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.
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:
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.
into position.
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CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT
YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
YOUR DEALER IF ANY ARE MISSING.
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RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
The VCR is correctly connected.
Connect your existing aerial cable to
the ANTENNA IN socket on your
VCR.
the ANTENNA IN socket on your
VCR.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
Connect your TV to the VCR using
the supplied RF connection cable,
i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT
socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.
the supplied RF connection cable,
i.e. connect the VCR RF OUT
socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.
BACK OF
TELEVISION
Connect the VCR to the
mains
mains
2
3
1
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
CATV CABLE
Optional SCART (not supplied). If you have a scart lead connect it to your
TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
TV and LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
The TV is tuned to the VCR.
1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY
mode (not low power).
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).
may be a dedicated video channel refer
to your TV operation manual).
3. Press and hold the MENU button for 3
seconds. The VCR will search and
display the ideal RF channel.
display the ideal RF channel.
4. Tune the selected channel on your TV
(refer to your TV manual) until the menu
screen appears.
screen appears.
5. Press SET to store the RF channel and to
place the VCR back into STANDBY.
If problems persist contact SHARP Consumer Information Centre 0990-274277
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.
between STANDBY and LOW POWER modes. The VCR display will not be
illuminated in low power mode.
e.g.
T I M E R
M O D E
S E T U P
S E T U P
▲ ▼
: S E L E C T
S E T : E N T E R M E N U : E X I T
MENU SCREEN
VCR
NOTE:
If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3
using [
If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after Step 3
using [
] keys.
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