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Sharp VC-MH835HM Operation Manual

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TINS-A082UMN1Cover 4/11/02 2:38 pm Page 1
G SATELLITE/CABLE BOX
CONTROL
TV
G NEX
G S-VHS PLAYBACK
G16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING
G PROGRAMME DELIVERY
CONTROL
VC-MH835HM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
IEW LINK
G AUTO SORTING
G AUTO CLOCK
G NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK
G SHARP SUPER PICTURE
G CHILD LOCK
G AUTO HEAD CLEANING
G POST CODE SECURITY

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  • Page 1 G NEX IEW LINK G S-VHS PLAYBACK G16:9 PLAYBACK/RECORDING G PROGRAMME DELIVERY CONTROL VC-MH835HM OPERATION MANUAL G AUTO SORTING G AUTO CLOCK G NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK G SHARP SUPER PICTURE G CHILD LOCK G AUTO HEAD CLEANING G POST CODE SECURITY...
  • Page 2 TINS-A082UMN1Cover 4/11/02 2:38 pm Page 2 Dear SHARP Customer Thank you for buying this SHARP VCR. Given proper care it will provide years of entertainment for the whole family. Please read this operation manual carefully before attempting to operate the VCR.
  • Page 3 RECORD 15. SLOW VCR FRONT PANEL/REMOTE CONTROL EQUIVALENT FUNCTIONS. If you prefer, or if remote control batteries fail, you will need to use the VCR front panel controls. The only differences in function are shown below: FUNCTION OSD On-Screen Display...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Auto Tuning ... 7 BASIC OPERATION Scart lead connection (Not supplied) ... 12 Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ... 12 How to playback a video tape ... 12 Pausing and slow motion ... 13 Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape ...14 Immediate recording...

  • Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr Important Notes On Your Vcr

    • ... 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. • ... insert or drop anything into the tape...

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Accessories

    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.

  • Page 7: Installing Your Vcr Connecting The Cables

    Connect your existing aerial cable to socket on your VCR. AERIAL IN DECODER UNIT OR SATELLITE SYSTEM Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR socket to the TV AERIAL IN Optional SCART (not supplied).

  • Page 8: Installation Of A Satellite Receiver/Cable Box

    • The satellite channels can now be tuned in as part of the auto-installation procedure. You will be prompted for further information from the on-screen displays. • SHARP cannot guarantee this feature will work with all satellite receivers and cable boxes.

  • Page 9: Auto Tuning

    If you are connected via a scart lead, go to step 6. CAUTION: If the clear button is pressed at this point it will not allow the TV to be tuned to the VCR. Refer to RF through ON/OFF on page 48.
  • Page 10 VCR leave SAT CONTROL set to OFF and press the button. The VCR will attempt to copy the TV preset list (NexTView, Smart Link, Easy Link and Megalogic compatible TV’s only). During the copying process the display will show the TV presets that are being copied.
  • Page 11 ], to set SAT CONTROL to ON. Press [ ], to select INPUT. L2 will be highlighted. If your Satellite Receiver is connected to the VCR via the AERIAL IN socket, follow the procedure below. Your satellite receiver should be connected to the AERIAL IN socket on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 12 If you wish to install the preset Sky Digital receiver channel list, enter the code the arrows on the screen are moving from VCR to SAT a test signal of channel 012 is being sent out from the VCR. Please ensure your Sky Digi box responds to this signal (“ 012 channel unavailable”...
  • Page 13 If the VCR was unable to copy this list the the VCR was able to tune in. By pressing background. This may help you see which channel your VCR has tuned in. Using the ] menu select buttons scroll through the channels to find BBC1. You may find some of the channels are duplicated but have more interference than others.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation Scart Lead Connection (Not Supplied)

    To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.

  • Page 15: Pausing And Slow Motion

    VCR front panel. PICTURE DISTURBANCE DURING PLAYBACK This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape: During PLAYBACK of a video tape.

  • Page 16: Fast Forwarding/Rewinding A Video Tape

    Select the channel you wish to record by using the control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing the buttons on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press the...

  • Page 17: Tape Speed Selection

    VCR front panel to select the desired setting. It is recommended that EP recordings are only played back on the VCR on which they were originally recorded. You can record the channel you are watching or a different channel.

  • Page 18: Direct Tv Recording

    VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

  • Page 19: How To Use The Video Plus

    Check that the VCR clock is displaying the correct time. The VIDEO Plus+ system allows you to program the VCR to record up to eight programmes using the PlusCode numbers published in TV listings (refer to your daily newspaper or TV magazine).
  • Page 20 VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.

  • Page 21: How To Set A Delayed Recording

    If the Timer Standby symbol ON/OFF button to remove the • Check that the VCR clock is displaying the correct time. SETTING A RECORDING For example: Recording a programme on channel 3 from 21:05 to 22:30 on July 9th. Press...
  • Page 22 VCR will still record the whole programme. It is essential that the start time as it appears in the TV listing is used to program the VCR, as this information is used to identify the VPS/PDC signal corresponding to your programme.
  • Page 23 Press the button to exit. NOTE: • If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode. appears on the VCR display, button to remove the MENU SCREEN TIMER .

  • Page 24: Advanced Operation Audio And Your Vcr

    AUDIO AND YOUR VCR HI-FI STEREO SOUND Stereo sound is possible from this VCR if you have a stereo TV connected to the VCR with a scart lead, or audio equipment connected with audio phono leads. The VCR is normally set so that stereo sound is possible.
  • Page 25 TINS-A082UMN1.book Page 23 Monday, November 4, 2002 2:33 PM ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR CONNECTING TO AUDIO EQUIPMENT The diagram below shows how to connect your VCR to audio equipment. When connected in this way stereo sound is possible from the speakers. BACK OF TELEVISION...

  • Page 26: Playback Of A Video Tape

    PLAYING BACK AN S-VHS TAPE S-VHS (super -VHS) pre-recorded tapes give you a better quality playback picture with increased detail and depth. Your VCR will automatically recognise which type of tape is being used, VHS or S-VHS and playback the appropriate standard accordingly. NOTES: •...

  • Page 27: Checking The Amount Of Tape Remaining

    If less than 5 minutes of tape remains the display will flash. PLAYING BACK A VIDEO TAPE REPEATEDLY You can set your VCR to automatically rewind at the end of playing a video tape and replay the entire tape again. REPEAT will appear on the on-screen display when selected.

  • Page 28: Lcd Display

    The LCD display brightness can be changed to suit the ambient lighting in the room. Switch on the VCR (ensure the menu screen is not on) then press and hold the approximately 2 seconds. This will reduce the brightness of the VCR display. Repeat the process to change the display back to the previous setting.

  • Page 29: Blue Mute

    COLOUR If the VCR is playing poor quality recording, the picture may turn black and white. Selecting PAL may improve this (depending on the recording), although coloured speckles may appear on black and white recordings.

  • Page 30: Searching The Video Tape

    After searching, normal playback will resume automatically DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM (DPSS) Your VCR records a marker signal on the tape at the start of each recording. These signals can be used later to locate the starting point of a recording. DPSS Press to locate a previous programme or the next programme.

  • Page 31: Remote Control Operation Of Tv

    TINS-A082UMN1.book Page 29 Monday, November 4, 2002 2:33 PM 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. SETTING UP THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO OPERATE THE TV Switch on the TV.

  • Page 32: Recording From Other Equipment

    You can record video and audio signals from various external sources, such as a camcorder, 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 Connect your signal source (eg.

  • Page 33: Decoder Switching Operation

    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: •...

  • Page 34: Other Features On Your Vcr Post Code Security

    OTHER 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.

  • Page 35: Child Lock

    TINS-A082UMN1.book Page 33 Monday, November 4, 2002 2:33 PM OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR 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. TO ENGAGE CHILD LOCK...

  • Page 36: Customised Installation Manually Tuning A Channel

    Press the confirm. PRESET will be highlighted. Press the[ ]menu select buttons to choose the required VCR preset channel. If you have SATELLITE CONTROL set to ON, continue from point 6. Otherwise continue from point 7. SOURCE Press[ ]to select choose the required source: •...
  • Page 37 IMPORTANT NOTE: Press [ ] to select is preset to OFF. If you connect a satellite receiver into VCR L2, as shown previously, leave decoder OFF. If you connect a decoder, as shown previously, you must use [ ] to turn the decoder function ON.

  • Page 38: Connecting A Satellite Receiver/Cable Box To Your Vcr

    Connect your Satellite Receiver or decoder to the VCR using a scart lead to the LINE 2 IN/DECODER socket on the VCR. Connect your TV to the VCR using the supplied RF connection cable, i.e. connect the VCR AERIAL OUT socket to the TV socket.

  • Page 39: Satellite Receiver/Cable Box Installation

    If you wish to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR after auto-installation, it is not necessary to completely re-install all channels. Follow the procedure below: The installation procedure for cable boxes is the same as for satellite receivers. Sharp cannot guarantee this feature will operate with all makes of satellite receiver or cable box.

  • Page 40: Manually Sorting Channels

    MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it sorts them into a standard order using teletext information. You can change the order of the channels with the following procedure.

  • Page 41: Deleting Channels

    TINS-A082UMN1.book Page 39 Monday, November 4, 2002 2:33 PM CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS DELETING CHANNELS If there is a channel you wish to delete from the VCR memory, you can follow the procedure below. MENU Press the button. Press the [ ] menu select buttons to select SET UP.

  • Page 42: Re-Naming Channels

    TINS-A082UMN1.book Page 40 Monday, November 4, 2002 2:33 PM CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS RE-NAMING CHANNELS When your VCR tunes in broadcast channels automatically, it names them using teletext information. You can change the name of a channel with the following procedure. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Manually Setting The Clock

    The clock will normally be set using teletext information when your VCR automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason teletext signals are not present, your VCR will not be able to set the clock. This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

  • Page 44: More Information About Your Vcr Vcr Display

    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.

  • Page 45: On-Screen Display

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR 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.

  • Page 46: Preset Digital Channels

    SKY 1 UK GOLD GRANADA PLUS BBC CHOICE SKY PREMIER 1 SKY MOVIE MAX SKY SPORTS 1 SKY SPORTS 2 SKY SPORTS 3 EURO SPORTS BBC NEWS 24 BBC PARLIAMENT UK HORIZON BBC KNOWLEDGE CARTOON NETWORK CARLTON FILM 4 www.sharp.co.uk/support...

  • Page 47: Manufacturers Codes For Satellite Receivers

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR MANUFACTURERS CODES FOR SATELLITE RECEIVERS The following table is a list of satellite manufacturers’ code numbers. Your VCR will use one of these in order to recognise your satellite receiver. The code number must be entered at point .

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Dynamic range: ~90dBs typ. (SP); Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; Wow and Flutter:<0.005% Wrm (JIS A) 430(W) x 220(D) x 93(H) mm 2.8 kg (approx.) 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual, remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2) www.sharp.co.uk/support...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Adjust the tracking using the VCR CHANNEL • Try another tape. • The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility. • Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV with a SCART lead.
  • Page 50 • Check VPS/PDC mode is switched ON. • Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR. • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR. • Make sure you are loading the tape correctly. • Make sure the tape is not at the start.

  • Page 51: Vcr Reset

    RF THROUGH ON/OFF: 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 remote control at point 3 from TUNING on page 6.

  • Page 52: Guarantee

    3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to SHARP, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided. 4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, batteries or video tapes.

  • Page 53: Connecting To The Mains

    A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause electric shock. • Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do not use the VCR. This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin mains plug with a 3-amp fuse.

  • Page 54: Calling For Service

    VCR yourself. For service please contact your dealer. If this is not possible, please call our Customer Information Centre for details of your nearest Sharp Service Centre. In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.

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