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Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy 
of continuous improvement.

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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.

Format:

VHS PAL  standard

Number of heads:

SIX

Video signal system:

PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines

Hi-Fi audio recording 
system:

Deep layer recording system conforming to 
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

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)

Antenna:

75 

Ω unbalanced

Reception channels:

UHF channel 21-69

RF output signal:

UHF channel 21-69

Power requirement:

AC 230-240V, 50 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W approx. (Standby power consumption 2.5W)

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, Line 3: -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)

Dimensions:

430(W) x 282.5(D) x 91.5(H) mm

Weight:

4.3 kg (approx.)

Supplied accessories:

75 

Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual, 

remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)

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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.

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.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO 

INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at 
the back of the book.)

Display is not working.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• 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.

• Press the TIMER ON/OFF 

 button to 

disengage timer.

VCR will not respond to 
any commands.

• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 

hours.

No picture appears.

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.

Playback picture is 
snowy.

• Adjust the tracking using the 

/

 buttons.

• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been 

contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service 
Facility. 

Playback/Recording 
does not play back in 
Stereo

• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV 

with a SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

Tape is automatically 
ejected when pressing 
the 

 or 

 

buttons.

• The record-protection tab has been 

removed from the cassette.

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VIDEOPLUS+ does not 
record desired 
programme.

• Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal 

which alters recording time.

• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched ON.
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the 

VCR.

Tape can not be 
loaded.

• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape 

correctly.

Rewind is not 
possible.

• Make sure the tape is not at the start.

The VCR can not be 
operated by remote 
control.

• Remote control is too far away from the main 

unit.

• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.

Satellite receiver 
does not respond to 
VCR commands.

• Adjust the position or angle of the satellite 

receiver.

Desired satellite 
channel can not be 
selected by the VCR.

• Re-install all channels ensuring that the 

satellite receiver is not in any special channel 
setting mode and that the desired channel is 
below channel 99 for Analogue systems and 
999 for Digital Satellite systems.

Picture does not 
change even though 
the VCR CHANNEL

/

 buttons are 

pressed. 

• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu 

mode.

Desired channel 
position can not be 
selected.

• The channel position has been set to be 

skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that 
channel.

No colour or poor TV 
picture on normal 
viewing.

• Make sure all the cables are connected 

properly.

• Make sure the VCR power cord is properly 

plugged in.

Not possible to view 
picture or playback 
through RF OUT.

• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been 

switched off. (Refer to page 48, RF CHANNEL 
TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)

Desired channel has 
interference.

• Possible weak signal strength, the same 

channel with a better signal strength may 
have been tuned in on another VCR preset 
channel. Example;
VCR preset 1 = BBC1 and 
VCR preset 14 = BBC1
(Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section 
to move the channel to your desired 
position.)

• TV aerial may need adjusting.

No picture appears.

• Make sure the TV is on the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.

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Press the 

 

 button on the front of the VCR.

Press and hold 

 

  and 

 

 buttons together on the 

front of the VCR for 10 seconds.

✔

If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually between channels 21 and 
69 by following the procedure below.

Press the 

 button.

Press and hold the 

 

 button for 3 seconds.

Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.

The channel number can now be changed by using the 

/

 

buttons.

Your TV will now require tuning to the new 
channel. (The screen opposite should be 
displayed on the TV)

Press the 

 button to store.

If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR 

can be turned OFF and ON. To do this press the 

 

  then 

 

  buttons on the 

remote control at point 3 from 

above. 

 at point 4 of 

on page 6. This will help minimise interference.

 (White text                                                              
blue background)

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