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VCR DISPLAY
NOTE:
SELECTING THE OUTPUT FROM THE VCR
If your VCR is connected to your TV with a scart lead, when you start to play a video tape the
VCR will automatically switch its output so that playback picture is shown on the TV.
In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.
You can manually override this by pressing
TV/VCR
on the remote control. Now the
TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR
display.
•
Pressing
TV/VCR
again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.
•
Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the
display.
display.
1.
TIMER RECORD
indicator.
2.
VCR
MODE
indicator.
3.
TAPE MOTION STATUS
indicator
4.
RECORDING
indicator.
5.
AUDIO OUTPUT
indicator.
6.
CHILD LOCK
indicator.
7.
TAPE SPEED
indicator.
8.
VIDEO PROGRAMMING
SYSTEM/PROGRAMME
DELIVERY CONTROL
SYSTEM/PROGRAMME
DELIVERY CONTROL
indicator.
9.
DECODER
indicator.
10.
CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER,
TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL
PRESET STATUS
TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL
PRESET STATUS
.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
All the information you need on the VCR status will be summarised on the on-screen display.
If you are recording, playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel you
can call up three standard on-screen displays. The display can be selected by pressing the
MODE OSD
button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.
1.
AUTO
, the current mode and channel
number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an
operation or number button is pressed.
operation or number button is pressed.
2.
FULL
., all the active features will also be shown
on screen.
3.
COUNTER
, this display will show the tape
counter and amount of tape remaining.
4.
DISPLAY OFF
, this will remove the display
from the screen.
NOTES:
•
The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.
•
The VCR will return to display
1
. each time it is switched on.
•
If you are recording from this VCR to another, make sure you remove the display from
the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
the screen otherwise it will be recorded.
1.
■
1 CH 5 9
N I CAM
S T E R EO
S T E R EO
S P
L
R
Programme number and channel
Tape Status
NICAM signal
Audio output mode
Tape speed
Tape remaining
Time
Date
Tape counter
2.
■
1 CH 5 9
S U P E R
P .
ON
N I CAM
S T E R EO
S T E R EO
S P
L
R
2 2 : 0 0
R EM 1 : 0 5
9 / 0 7 0 2
0 : 0 0 . 0 0
REM 1:05
0:00.00
3.
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SPECIFICATIONS
•
Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy
of continuous improvement.
of continuous improvement.
•
No liability is accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this
publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it
complete and as accurate as possible.
publication, although every possible care has been taken to make it
complete and as accurate as possible.
Format:
VHS PAL standard
Number of heads:
Six
Video signal system:
PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines
Hi-Fi audio recording
system:
system:
Deep layer recording system conforming to
stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard
stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard
Maximum playing time:
240 min. with E-240 video cassette in Standard
Play (SP) mode
480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play
(LP) mode
720 min. with E-240 video cassette in Extended
Play (EP) mode
Play (SP) mode
480 min. with E-240 video cassette in Long Play
(LP) mode
720 min. with E-240 video cassette in Extended
Play (EP) mode
Tape width:
12.7 mm
Tape speed:
23.39 mm/s Standard Play (SP)
11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)
7.8mm/s Extended Play (EP)
11.70 mm/s Long Play (LP)
7.8mm/s Extended Play (EP)
Antenna:
75
Ω unbalanced
Reception channels:
UHF channel 21-69
(
(
VHF Channels A-J VC-MH815LM only)
RF output signal:
UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement:
AC 230-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
17 W approx. (Standby power consumption < 3W)
Operating temperature:
5 ˚C to 40 ˚C
Storage temperature:
-20 ˚C to 55 ˚C
Video input:
1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω
Video output:
1.0 Vp-p, 75
Ω
Audio input:
Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 10 k
Ω, Line3: -3.8 dBs, 47 kΩ
Audio output:
Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 k
Ω, Audio out: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ
Hi-Fi audio:
Dynamic range: ~90dBs typ. (SP);
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;
Wow and Flutter: <0.005% Wrm (JIS A)
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz;
Wow and Flutter: <0.005% Wrm (JIS A)
Dimensions:
430(W) x 220(D) x 93(H) mm
Weight:
2.8 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories:
75
Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,
remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!
The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
Tel.
08705 274277 (office hours) or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland- Please note: All calls will
be charged at local rate.
AREA
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to
the VCR.
• Check all the cables are correctly
connected.
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of
your TV.
Auto Installation
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.
Reset the VCR and complete AUTO
INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at the
back of the book.)
INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at the
back of the book.)
POWER
Display is not working.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (check
• Make sure the wall socket has power (check
by plugging another appliance in).
VCR will not operate -
appears in VCR
display and the red
timer standby
indicator is illuminated.
timer standby
indicator is illuminated.
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF
button to
disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to
any commands.
any commands.
• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.
PLAYBACK
No picture appears.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Check all connecting cables.
Playback picture is
snowy.
snowy.
• Adjust the tracking using the
VCR CHANNEL
/
buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
• The video heads may have been
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.
Facility.
Playback/Recording
does not play back in
Stereo
does not play back in
Stereo
• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV
with a SCART lead.
• Programme may not carry stereo.
RECORDING
Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
the
ejected when pressing
the
REC
or
TIMER ON/OFF
buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been
removed from the cassette.
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