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ADVANCED OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION OF TV
In addition to operating the VCR the remote control will also operate basic functions
on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.
on TVs, including brands other than SHARP.
SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE
CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV
CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV
1.Switch on the TV. Open the door on the
remote control and point the unit at the TV.
2.Hold down TV BRAND SET on the VCR
remote control then the appropriate
button for the TV from the list shown, for 2
seconds. For example for a SHARP TV,
press TV BRAND SET and 1.
button for the TV from the list shown, for 2
seconds. For example for a SHARP TV,
press TV BRAND SET and 1.
3.The TV will enter standby mode to confirm
the correct code has been entered.
4.To turn the TV on from standby mode hold
TV BRAND SET and 1 for about 2
seconds.
seconds.
CONTROLLING THE TV WITH THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL
●
TV OPERATE
Switches the TV to and from Standby Mode.
●
TV INPUT SELECT
Determines which input to the TV is to be displayed on the
screen.
screen.
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TV CH
/
Changes the TV channels.
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TV VOL
/
Increases or decreases the volume.
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Certain models of TV do not use standard codes for their brand. In this case hold down
TV BRAND SET, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by
mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).
TV BRAND SET, then press each of the buttons in the list until the TV enters stand-by
mode (You will need to reset when remote control batteries are replaced).
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SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.
TV BRAND
BUTTON
TV BRAND
BUTTON
SHARP
1
TOSHIBA
9
PHILLIPS
2
PANASONIC
0 or
THOMSON
3or4
HITACHI
INPUT SELECT
GRUNDIG
5
SANYO
MODE OSD
FERGUSON
6
JVC
DISPLAY
ITT NOKIA
7
MITSUBISHI
AUDIO OUT
SONY
8
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ADVANCED OPERATION
RECORDING FROM OTHER EQUIPMENT
STANDBY
LINE IN 3
VIDEO
L • AUDIO • R
You can record video and audio signals from various sources, for example a camcorder,
onto a video tape using your VCR.
onto a video tape using your VCR.
For example, recording from a camcorder connected to LINE 2 IN/DECODER on your VCR:
Optional SCART connection (not supplied).
Mono/Stereo camcorder
NOTE:
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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.
RF OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
ANTENNA IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
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 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 L3
sockets on the front of the VCR (if fitted),
select L3
.
5. Press
5. Press
REC to start the recording.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
POST CODE SECURITY
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
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.
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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.
range 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.
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P O S T C O D E
P I N N U M B E R
P O S T C O D E
_ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
S E L E C T :
CHANGE
E N T E R : S E T
EXIT :MENU
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 on your TV.
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.
Each time the VCR is turned on your postcode will be displayed for 5 seconds on your TV.
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.
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NOTE:
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.
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.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
LOW POWER FEATURE
CHILD LOCK
You can lock your VCR with this feature. It will work even when the VCR is in standby,
preventing children from operating the VCR.
preventing children from operating the VCR.
TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold
Press and hold
on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
flashes and then
remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK
has been activated.
Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its
end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its
end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.
TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK
Press and hold
Press and hold
for about 2 seconds.
starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.
NOTES:
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If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, the
indicator will flash on the VCR display.
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If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK
may disengage.
To meet new power regulations your VCR can be placed in LOW POWER mode. In LOW
POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.
POWER mode the VCR power consumption is reduced to below 1 Watt.
LOW POWER MODE
1.Press STANDBY (
1.Press STANDBY (
) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.
2.Press STANDBY (
) again to place the VCR in LOW POWER mode. The VCR digital
display will appear blank.
The VCR power consumption will now be below 1 Watt.
DISENGAGING LOW POWER MODE
Either
Either
Press STANDBY (
) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode.
Or
Press STOP (
) to use the VCR.
NOTES:
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With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW
POWER mode.
●
When entering STANDBY, noise may be observed.
●
If a signal is input from an AV source, the VCR may not go into true LOW POWER mode.
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When disengaging LOW POWER mode from the VCR press the STANDBY button.
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