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VC-M303HM
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
● 2 HEAD LONG PLAY
● CHILD LOCK
● SHARP SUPER PICTURE

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  • Page 1 VC-M303HM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL ● 2 HEAD LONG PLAY ● CHILD LOCK ● SHARP SUPER PICTURE...
  • 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. Copyright Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded ●...
  • Page 3 VCR REMOTE CONTROL 14. TV CHANNEL 15. BASIC SHARP TV STANDBY CONTROLS OPERATE 1. STANDBY 2. INPUT SELECT 16. TV VOLUME INPUT SELECT 3. CHILD LOCK 17. ZERO BACK ZERO SKIP TIMER AUDIO 4. TIMER ON/OFF ON/OFF SEARCH BACK 18. SKIP SEARCH 5.AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR VCR Important notes on your VCR ....................... 2 Unpacking the accessories ......................3 INSTALLING YOUR VCR Connecting the cables ......................... 4 Tuning the TV into the VCR ......................5 Auto installation ..........................6 BASIC OPERATION Scart lead connection (Not supplied) ..................9 Important notes on your VCR and video tapes .................
  • Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr

    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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 6: Unpacking The Accessories

    Remove the batteries and keep in a safe place if you do not plan to use 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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 7: Installing Your Vcr

    - The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback. Connect the VCR to the mains. AERIAL RF CONNECTION CABLE SCART LEAD ✔ The VCR is correctly connected. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 8: Tuning The Tv Into The Vcr

    Store this as your VCR channel. Press the button to place the VCR back into STANDBY. (The MENU screen will not be displayed when the VCR is in STANDBY mode.) If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 9: Auto Installation

    If the AUTO INSTALLATION screen doesn’t appear when you switch on your VCR or you wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to VCR RESET at the back of the book. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 10 MENU If you wish to change the channel order at a later date refer to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS - Sorting the channels into your preferred order MENU SELECT BUTTONS If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 11 NOTE: • You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving. ✔ All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    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 13: Pausing And Slow Motion

    When using SLOW MOTION function some mechanical noise may be heard. • There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Pause and Slow functions. • PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 14: Fast Forwarding/Rewinding A Video Tape

    PLAY / X2 PLAY / X2 PAUSE/STILL STOP Remote Control NOTE: • There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 15: Immediate Recording

    VCR in STANDBY timer mode if the VCR is in timer record mode. • If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press the tape is record protected. i.e. record protection tab has been removed. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 16: How To Set A Delayed Recording

    NUMBER BUTTONS . For example to record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press to move to the next setting. See next page to continue If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 17 If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed. • During recording, press STOP STOP to cancel the recording. If there are further recordings to be made, the VCR will return to TIMER STANDBY. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 18 MENU NOTE: • If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF TIMER ON/OFF button to return the VCR to TIMER STANDBY mode. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 19: Advanced Operation

    S E T : E N T E R ME NU : E X I T Press to select ON. Press the button. Press the MENU button to return to normal screen. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 20: Digital Display

    When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press . The tape will ZERO BACK rewind/advance to this point. NOTE: • The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 21: Blue Mute

    Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE. Press the [ ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR. Press to select AUTO/PAL. Press and then MENU to to return to the normal screen. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 22: Searching The Video Tape

    Recordings must be longer than 3 minutes. • The starting point of playback may vary. • This feature will only work with video tapes recorded on a VCR with the DPSS feature. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 23: Recording From Other Equipment

    PLAY / X2 Press to start recording. NOTE: • There are many different ways of connecting external equipment to your VCR. Please refer to your equipment operation manuals for further information. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 24: Special Features On Your Vcr

    If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on, 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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 25: Customised Installation

    ON or OFF for SKIP ZERO TIMER AUDIO ON/OFF SEARCH BACK this option. MENU SV/V+/ CLEAR TIMER Press to confirm. MODE OSD Press to leave this function. MENU DISPLAY If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 26: Manually Sorting Channels

    When all the channels are in your preferred order, press the button to leave MENU the MENU function. SKIP ZERO TIMER AUDIO ON/OFF SEARCH BACK MENU SV/V+/ CLEAR TIMER MODE OSD DISPLAY Remote Control If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 27: Manually Setting The Clock

    ]. For example, for SV/V+/ CLEAR TIMER 2000 enter . For the year 2001 enter MODE OSD DISPLAY Remote Control NOTE: • You will need to update the clock for Winter/Summer daylight saving. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 28: More Information About Your Vcr

    STOP indicator. DECODER indicator. VCR mode indicator. PRESET CHANNEL indicator. NOTE: • Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the display. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 29: On-Screen Display

    . 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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    • 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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service Facility. Tape is automatically • The record-protection tab has been RECORDING removed. ejected when pressing TIMER ON/OFF TIMER buttons. ON/OFF If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 32 • TV aerial may need adjusting. No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is on the video channel. • Check all connecting cables. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 33: Vcr Reset

    TUNING THE TV INTO THE VCR on the remote control at point 2 of the section of this manual on page 5. This will help minimise interference. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
  • Page 36 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 ●...
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