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... on a flat level surface away from 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. 

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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.

 

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... block the air-vent openings.

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... expose the VCR to excessive dust, 
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.

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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.

 

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To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the 
plug correctly into the socket.

 

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... overload power sockets, this may cause a 
fire or electric shock.

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... pull the power cord to disconnect the 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.

 

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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.

 

for the remote control unit.

 

connects the VCR to the TV.

 

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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.

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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.

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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

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 Connect your 

Satellite receiver or decoder to 
the VCR using a scart lead to 

 

 

socket on the VCR. 

 

Connect your existing aerial 
cable to the 

 

 

socket on your VCR.

 

Connect your TV to the VCR using the 
supplied RF connection cable, i.e. 
connect the VCR 

 

 socket to 

the TV 

 

 socket.

Connect the
VCR to the 
mains.

 

 SCART (not supplied). If you 

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and 

 

 socket on the VCR. 

- The advantage of a Scart connection is 
improved picture and sound quality during 
playback.

 

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Press the

 

 

 button to ensure your 

VCR is in the STANDBY mode. The display on the 
front of the VCR should show “

 

”, if not, 

please perform the VCR RESET procedure on 
page 35.

 

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, this number will be 
between 21 and 69.

 

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 on page 35.

 

Switch on the 

 

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Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated 
video channel.

Example of    
TV channels

 

Tune the selected channel on your TV until the screen below appears.
(Refer to your TV manual for instructions on how to tune in your TV).

Store this as your VCR channel.

 

Press the 

 button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not 

be displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.)

1 = BBC1

      4 = Channel 4

2 = BBC2

      5 = Channel 5

3 = ITV 

  : S E L EC T

 

(Blue background

with white text)

 

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