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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.
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.
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.
plug correctly into the socket.
DO NOT...
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... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
fire or electric shock.
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... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.
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.
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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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
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.
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.
ANY ARE MISSING.
(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
BATTERIES (X2)
for the remote control unit.
RF CONNECTION CABLE
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.
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.
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
control refer
to page (ii).
Battery cover
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
✔
The VCR is correctly connected.
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
CATV CABLE
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
cable to the
ANTENNA IN
socket on your VCR.
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2
3
Connect your TV to the VCR using the
supplied RF connection cable, i.e.
connect the VCR
supplied RF connection cable, i.e.
connect the VCR
RF OUT
socket to
the TV
AERIAL IN
socket.
Connect the VCR
to the mains.
to the mains.
BACK OF
TELEVISION
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.
- The advantage of a Scart connection is
improved picture and sound quality during
playback.
improved picture and sound quality during
playback.
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR
1.
Press the
STANDBY
button to ensure your VCR is in the STANDBY mode.
2.
Press and hold the
button located on VCR front panel for 3 seconds.
The VCR will search and display an ideal
channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear
on the VCR display.
channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear
on the VCR display.
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 below.
to RF through ON/OFF below.
3.
Switch on the TV.
4.
Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.
video channel.
Example of
TV channels
TV channels
5.
Tune the selected channel on your TV until the screen below appears.
Store this as your VCR channel. (Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in
your TV).
your TV).
6.
Press the
button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not be
displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.)
NOTES:
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If you have a preferred channel, the RF channel can be set manually (21-69) after
Step 2 using [
Step 2 using [
/
] keys.
RF THROUGH ON/OFF:
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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
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.
1 = BBC1
4 = Channel 4
2 = BBC2
5 = Channel 5
3 = ITV
? = VCR
MENU SCREEN
ME NU
V I D EOP L U S
T I ME R
T I ME R
MOD E
S E T U P
M N
: S E L E C T
S E T
: E N T E R
ME NU : E X I T
Example
(Blue background
with white text)
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