Sharp VC-MH75 (serv.man24) 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
Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 6
BASIC OPERATION
Scart lead connection (Not supplied)....................................................................................... 10
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ....................................................................... 10
How to playback a video tape.................................................................................................. 10
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ....................................................................... 10
How to playback a video tape.................................................................................................. 10
Sharp Super Picture ............................................................................................... 11
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 11
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 12
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 11
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 12
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 12
Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 14
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 17
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 19
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 19
Checking the amount of tape remaining.......................................................... 19
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 19
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 20
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 19
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 20
LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 21
Tape counter and zero back...................................................................................................... 21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23
Tape counter and zero back...................................................................................................... 21
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 23
Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 23
Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 23
Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 23
OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 25
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 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
Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 28
Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 29
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR display ................................................................................................................................... 30
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 30
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 31
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 35
RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 35
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37
Calling for Service ........................................................................................................Back Cover
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 30
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 31
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 33
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 35
RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 35
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 37
Calling for Service ........................................................................................................Back Cover
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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.
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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.
STANDBY
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
]
Battery cover
REMOTE
CONTROL
For a more
detailed
picture of
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).
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INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES
BASIC CONNECTION
✔
The VCR is correctly connected
LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VIDEO CASSETTE GRABADOR
230V 50Hz
VIDEO CASSETTE GRABADOR
230V 50Hz
MODEL NO.
No DE MODELO
No DE MODELO
SERIAL NO.
No DE SERIE
No DE SERIE
SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD
MADE IN U.K.
FABRICADO EN REINO UNIDO
MADE IN U.K.
FABRICADO EN REINO UNIDO
S
HOW
V
IEW
es una marca registrada por
Gemstar Development Corporation.
El sistema S
El sistema S
HOW
V
IEW
está fabricado bajo
licencia de Gemstar Development Corporation.
PRECAUCION:TENSION PELIGROSA
EN EL INTERIOR
EN EL INTERIOR
PARA EVITSR SACUDIDAS ELECTRICAS
NO QUITE LA TAPA. EN EL INTERIOR
NO HAY PIEZAS QUE PUDEA REPARAR
EL USUARIO. SOLOCITE REPARACIONES
AL SERVICIO TECNICO CUALIFICADO.
NO QUITE LA TAPA. EN EL INTERIOR
NO HAY PIEZAS QUE PUDEA REPARAR
EL USUARIO. SOLOCITE REPARACIONES
AL SERVICIO TECNICO CUALIFICADO.
CAUTION: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
S
HOW
V
IEW
is a registered trademark of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
The S
The S
HOW
V
IEW
system is manufactured
under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Development Corporation.
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R D
L G
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON
AERIAL OUT
SORTIE ANTENNE
SORTIE ANTENNE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)
AERIAL IN
ENTREE ANTENNE
ENTREE ANTENNE
BACK OF TELEVISION
AERIAL OR
CATV CABLE
VCR BACK PANEL
Connect the VCR 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.
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.
Connect your TV to
the VCR using the
supplied RF connection
cable, i.e. connect the
VCR AERIAL OUT socket
to the TV AERIAL IN
socket.
Connect your existing
aerial cable to the
AERIAL IN socket
AERIAL IN socket
on your VCR
This drawing is an
example only. If your
television set has more
than one scart socket,
please see the TV
operation manual for
correct connections.
example only. If your
television set has more
than one scart socket,
please see the TV
operation manual for
correct connections.
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