Sharp VC-MH732HM (serv.man29) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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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
you will 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.
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.
When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember
to leave the decoder function ON.
to leave 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:
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:
•
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.
you will NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
•
TV CH
/
Changes the TV channels.
•
TV VOL
/
Increases or decreases the volume.
•
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).
•
SHARP cannot guarantee the VCR remote control will operate your TV.
TV BRAND
BUTTON
TV BRAND
BUTTON
SHARP
1
TOSHIBA
9
PHILIPS
2
PANASONIC
0 or
THOMSON
3 or 4
HITACHI
INPUT SELECT
GRUNDIG
5
SANYO
MODE OSD
FERGUSON
6
JVC
DISPLAY
ITT NOKIA
7
MITSUBISHI
AUDIO OUT
SONY
8
+
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer 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 :
O P
CHANGE
M N
E N T E R : S E T E X I T : ME NU
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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SPECIAL FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
LOW POWER FEATURE
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
STAND BY
(
) to place the VCR in STANDBY mode.
2.
Press
STAND BY
(
) 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
Press
STAND BY
(
) to return the VCR to STANDBY mode.
Or
Press
STOP
(
) to use the VCR.
NOTES:
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
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
for about 2 seconds.
starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.
NOTES:
•
With poor signal conditions an increase in noise may be observed on the screen in LOW
POWER mode.
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.
•
When disengaging low power mode from the VCR press the Standby button.
•
If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on,
the
the
indicator will flash on the VCR display.
•
If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (due to power failure etc), CHILD LOCK
may disengage.
may disengage.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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