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VCR DIGITAL DISPLAY
NOTE:
SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR
If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the
VCR will automatically switch its output so that playback picture is shown on the TV.
VCR will automatically switch its output so that playback picture is shown on the TV.
In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.
You can manually override this by pressing
[TV/VCR]
on the remote control. Now the TV
broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR
display.
display.
•
Pressing
[TV/VCR]
again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.
•
Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the
display.
display.
SP
AM PM
LP
L R
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
8
9
9
10
11
12
13
14
STOP
1.
AUDIO OUTPUT
indicators.
2.
TIMER
indicator.
3.
PLAY
indicator.
4.
RECORDING
indicator.
5.
STOP
indicator.
6.
VCR TAPE
indicator.
7.
PRESET
indicator.
8.
VCR mode
indicator.
9.
VIDEO PROGRAMMING SYSTEM/
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
CONTROL
PROGRAMME DELIVERY
CONTROL
indicator.
10.
DECODER
indicator.
11.
LONG PLAY
indicator.
12.
STANDARD PLAY
indicator.
13.
CHILD LOCK
indicator.
14.
AM/PM
indicators.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display.
If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you
can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the
If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you
can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the
MODE OSD
button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.
1.
AUTO
, the current mode and channel
number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an
operation or number button is pressed.
operation or number button is pressed.
2.
FULL
., all the active features will also be shown
on screen.
3.
COUNTER
, this display will show the tape
counter and amount of tape remaining.
4.
DISPLAY OFF
, this will remove the display
from the screen.
NOTES:
•
The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.
•
The VCR will return to display
1
. each time it is switched on.
•
If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from
the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
1.
■
1 CH 5 9
S P
Programme number and channel
Tape Status
Tape speed
Tape remaining
Time
Date
Tape counter
2.
■
1 CH 5 9
S U P E R
P .
ON
S P
2 2 : 0 0
R EM 1 : 0 5
9 / 0 7 0 0
0 : 0 0 . 0 0
REM 1:05
0:00.00
3.
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SPECIFICATIONS
•
Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy of continuous
improvement.
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.
every possible care has been taken to make it complete and as accurate as possible.
Format:
VHS PAL standard
Number of heads:
Two
Video signal system::
PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines
Maximum playing time:
480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play
(LP) mode
(LP) mode
Tape width:
12.7 mm
Tape speed:
23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP): 11.70 mm/s
Long Play (LP)
Long Play (LP)
Antenna:
75
Ω unbalanced
Reception channels:
UHF channel 21-69
RF output signal:
UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement:
AC 230-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
17 W approx. (POWERSAVE
≤ 1.5W)
Operating temperature:
5 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Storage temperature:
-20 ˚C to 55 ˚C
Video input:
1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω
Video output:
1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω
Audio input:
Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 k
Ω, Line 3: -5.0 dBs, 47 kΩ
Audio output:
Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 k
Ω
Dimensions:
430(W) x 300(D) x 91.5(H) mm
Weight:
4.3 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories:
75
Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,
remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!
The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
Tel.: 0345 125387 - Please note: All calls will be charged at local rate.
AREA
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
INITIAL
INSTALLATION
When the VCR is first
plugged in the VCR
display appears blank.
When the
STANDBY (
plugged in the VCR
display appears blank.
When the
STANDBY (
)
button is pressed the
display still appears
blank.
display still appears
blank.
• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode. Press
the STOP (
) button to switch the VCR on
then press and hold the MENU and CHANNEL
buttons together on the front of the VCR for
10 seconds.
Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV INTO
THE VCR.
Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV INTO
THE VCR.
INSTALLATION
TV will not tune in to
the VCR.
the VCR.
• Check all the cables are correctly connected.
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of your
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of your
TV.
Auto Installation
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.
• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO
INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at the
back of the book.)
back of the book.)
POWER
Display is not working.
• Make sure the VCR is not in POWERSAVE mode.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (check by
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (check by
plugging another appliance in).
VCR will not operate -
appears in VCR
display.
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage
timer.
VCR will not respond
to any commands.
to any commands.
• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.
PLAYBACK
No picture appears.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Check all connecting cables.
Playback picture is
snowy.
snowy.
• Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL
/
buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
• The video heads may have been
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility.
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