Sharp VC-M522HM (serv.man29) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking the accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Tuning the TV into the VCR ............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
Tuning the TV into the VCR ............................................................................................................ 5
Auto installation .............................................................................................................................. 6
BASIC OPERATION
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 8
How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................... 8
How to playback a video tape .................................................................................................... 8
Pausing and slow motion........................................................................................ 9
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 10
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 12
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 14
How to use to make a recording ............................................................................. 12
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 14
Checking, changing and cancelling a recording ............................................ 16
ADVANCED OPERATION
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 17
Checking the amount of tape remaining .......................................................... 17
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 17
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 18
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 17
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 18
Digital Display................................................................................................................................ 19
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 21
Skip searching the video tape ............................................................................. 21
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 21
Digital programme search system (DPSS)........................................................... 21
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 22
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 23
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 23
SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Post code security ........................................................................................................................ 24
Low power feature ....................................................................................................................... 25
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 25
Low power feature ....................................................................................................................... 25
Child lock....................................................................................................................................... 25
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel ......................................................................................................... 26
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 27
Manually sorting channels........................................................................................................... 27
Sorting the channels into your preferred order .................................................. 27
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 28
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 29
Deleting channels.................................................................................................. 28
Re-naming channels ............................................................................................. 29
Manually setting the clock .......................................................................................................... 30
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR digital display ....................................................................................................................... 31
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 31
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 32
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 33
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 34
VCR reset ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37
Selecting the output from the VCR ............................................................................................ 31
On-screen display......................................................................................................................... 32
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 33
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 34
VCR reset ....................................................................................................................................... 35
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37
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BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR
IDEAL VCR LOCATION
PLACE THE VCR..
•
... 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.
•
... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
•
... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.
•
... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.
DO NOT...
•
... block the air-vent openings.
•
... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
mechanical vibration or shock.
•
... 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.
•
... 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
•
To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.
plug correctly into the socket.
DO NOT...
•
... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
fire or electric shock.
•
... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.
from the mains.
•
... bind the power cords together.
•
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.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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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
•
Remote Control must be pointed towards the VCR to operate.
•
Do not expose to liquid or shock.
•
May not function if the VCR is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
•
Replace both alkaline batteries (type AA/R6/UM3) if the remote control
fails.
fails.
•
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.
•
Remove and dispose of flat batteries safely and promptly.
•
Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii)..
control refer
to page (ii)..
Battery cover
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
✔
The VCR is correctly connected.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
LINE2(II) IN
/DECODER
CANAL PLUS
/L2(II)
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
CATV CABLE
Optional:
Connect your
Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.
Connect your existing aerial
cable to the
cable to the
ANTENNA IN
socket on your VCR.
DECODER UNIT
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
OR SATELLITE SYSTEM
1
2
3
If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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.
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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