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GB-21
ADVANCED OPERATION
SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE
SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE
You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:
1.
Press
PLAY/X2
( ) to start the video tape playing.
2.
Press
SKIP SEARCH
on the remote control.
The number of times you press
SKIP SEARCH
determines the forward search time.
• After searching, normal playback
will resume automatically
DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS)
Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can
be used later to locate the starting point of a recording.
Press
DPSS
to locate a previous programme or the next programme.
For example,
1.
Load the video tape into the VCR.
2.
Press
DPSS
three times. A 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR will
fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.
3.
Press
DPSS
once. A -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will rewind
to locate the beginning of the current recording.
4.
To cancel the search before it has finished, press
STOP
( ) or
PLAY/X2
( ) .
NOTES:
• Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes.
• The starting point of playback may vary.
• This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature.
/
-1
+1
+2
+3
RECORDING 5
RECORDING 4
RECORDING 3
RECORDING 2
RECORDING 1
DPSS Signals
Current tape position
Fast Forward
Rewind
DPSS
Number
Number
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
1 press = 30 seconds.
2 presses = 1 minute.
3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
2 presses = 1 minute.
3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
4 presses = 2 minutes.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT
You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder, onto
a video tape using your VCR.
a video tape using your VCR.
For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 1 IN/OUT on your VCR:
1.
Load tape into the VCR.
2.
Press
INPUT SELECT
on the remote control
until the VCR display shows
L2
.
3.
If you wish to record from a source connected to
LINE 1 IN/OUT, select
LINE 1 IN/OUT, select
L1
.
4.
If you wish to record from a source connected
with audio phono leads to the sockets on the
front of the VCR (if fitted), select
with audio phono leads to the sockets on the
front of the VCR (if fitted), select
L3
.
NOTE:
•
There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information.
Optional Scart connection (not supplied)
Mono/Stereo Camcorder
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE IN 3
VIDEO
AUDIO
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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ADVANCED OPERATION
DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION
If you connect a separate decoder to the VCR connected to L2 as previously shown, you will
need to set the decoder function to
need to set the decoder function to
ON
in order to record the descrambled signal and/or
watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2
terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2
terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV
through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the descrambled signal back to LINE 2
terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs the descrambled signal to your TV
through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the descrambled picture.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave
the decoder function ON.
the decoder function ON.
If you connect a decoder unit to the VCR, the decoder unit provides a switching signal which
will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To
use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART
leads. Then:
will automatically allow your TV to display the descrambled signal routed through the VCR. To
use this feature make sure that the VCR is connected to both TV and decoder unit by SCART
leads. Then:
•
Press
STANDBY
to place the VCR in Stand-by mode, OR
•
Press
[TV/VCR]
on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will
appear on the display.
If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will
NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POST CODE SECURITY
This feature should allow the Police to identify you as the owner of the VCR if it is stolen. Each
time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your postcode
cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.
time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds. Your postcode
cannot be changed or removed without first entering the correct PIN - number.
If you wish to use this function, follow the procedure below.
1.
Press
MENU
.
2.
Press [
/
] to select SET UP. Press
SET
to
confirm.
3.
Press [
/
] to select POST CODE. Press
SET
to confirm.
4.
Enter your desired PIN number using the
NUMBER BUTTONS
or the [
/
] key.
This must be a 4 digit number in the range
0000 - 9999.
0000 - 9999.
5.
Using the [
/
/
/
] key, enter your
Postcode. Press
SET
to confirm.
6.
Record your PIN number in the box provided
for future reference.
for future reference.
NOTE:
If you wish to change your PIN number at any time:
1.
Follow steps 1 to 3 above.
2.
Enter your current PIN number. Press
SET
to confirm
3.
Press to re-select PIN number.
4.
Enter your new PIN number. Press
SET
to confirm.
IMPORTANT:- Please keep your Operation Manual separate from your
VCR.
VCR.
•
Your Postcode can be changed at any time, but you must first enter your correct PIN
number. If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter
the correct number.
number. If the wrong PIN number is entered, an ERROR message will appear. Re-enter
the correct number.
POS T COD E
P I N NUMB E R
POS T COD E
- - - - - - - - - - -
S E L E C T :
씱 씰
CHANGE
쑿 쑼
E N T E R : S E T E X I T : ME NU
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