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- Page 1 Model shown - VC-MH703HM Model shown - VC-MH303LM VC-MH703HM VC-MH713LM VC-M303LM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL G NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO (VC-MH703HM/VC-MH713LM) G LONG PLAY G CHILD LOCK G 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 without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
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Page 3: Vcr Remote Control
VCR REMOTE CONTROL 14. TV CHANNEL 15. BASIC SHARP TV CONTROLS 1. STANDBY 2. INPUT SELECT 16. TV VOLUME 3. CHILD LOCK 17. ZERO BACK 4. TIMER ON/OFF 18. SKIP SEARCH 5.AUDIO OUT (This button has no function with the 19. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ................. 9 How to playback a video tape ....................9 Pausing and slow motion..................10 Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape (VC-MH703HM/VC-MH713LM)..11 Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape (VC-M303LM) ........12 Immediate recording........................13 How to use to make a recording (VC-MH703HM/VC-MH713LM)....... -
Page 5: Before Using Your Vcr Important Notes On 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 Connecting The Cables
VCR. - The advantage of a Scart connection is improved picture and sound quality during playback. Connect the VCR to the mains. ✔ The VCR is correctly connected. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 8: Tuning The Tv Into The Vcr
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 by pressing the CLEAR button then to return to STANDBY at point 2. This will help minimise interference. 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 VCR RESET wish to reset your VCR and start the installation again, refer to at the back of the book. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 10: Remote Control
If you wish to change the channel order refer to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS - MENU SELECT Sorting the channels into your preferred order 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...
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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 (Vc-Mh703Hm/Vc-Mh713Lm)
If the remote control was used press 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: Fast Forwarding/Rewinding A Video Tape (Vc-M303Lm)
). to resume playback. 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 16: 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 17: How To Use
: S E L E C T : CHANGE S E T : E N T E R ME NU : E X I T See next page to continue If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... - Page 18 If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed. • During recording, press 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...
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Page 19: How To Set A Delayed Recording
Enter the channel number using the [ or the NUMBER BUTTONS . For example to record a programme on channel 3, press 0 3. Then press to move to the next setting. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... - Page 20 If the video tape is ejected when the VCR tries to record the record protection tab has been removed. • During recording, press 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...
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Page 21: How To Check, Change And Cancel A Delayed Recording
MENU Press to exit. NOTE: TIMER ON/OFF • If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press button to return the VCR to TIMER STANDBY mode. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 22: Advanced Operation Audio And Your Vcr (Vc-Mh703Hm/Vc-Mh713Lm)
If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track and the sound will be in mono. • NICAM sound may not be stereo. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... - Page 23 EXISTING AERIAL CABLE BACK OF TELEVISION RF CONNECTION CABLE AERIAL IN RF-OUT AUDIO OUT L and R AUDIO PHONO LEADS (NOT SUPPLIED) AMPLIFIER If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277...
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Page 24: Playback Of A Video Tape
: S E L E C T : CHANGE Press S E T : E N T E R ME NU : E X I T Press MENU to return to normal screen. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 25: Digital Display
When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press ZERO BACK . The tape will 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 26: 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 return to the normal screen. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 27: 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 28: Recording From Other Equipment
VCR, select Press to start recording. NOTES: • 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 29: Vc-M303Lm
PLAY / X2 Press to start recording. NOTES: • 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 30: Decoder Switching Operation (Vc-Mh703Hm/Vc-Mh713Lm)
If you switch the decoder function ON when connected to a decoder unit as shown you will NOT be able to watch the descrambled picture in TV mode or in VCR mode. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 31: Special Features On Your Vcr Child Lock
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 32: Customised Installation Manually Tuning A Channel
TIMER AUDIO SKIP Press to select ON or OFF for ON/OFF SEARCH BACK this option. MENU Press to confirm. PLUSCODE CLEAR MENU Press to leave this function. MODE OSD DISPLAY If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 33: Manually Sorting Channels
4 CH 4 3 5 CH 5 4 order, press MENU to leave the MENU function. ZERO SKIP TIMER AUDIO ON/OFF SEARCH BACK MENU PLUSCODE CLEAR MODE OSD DISPLAY Remote Control If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 34: Manually Setting The Clock
]. For example, for MENU 2000 enter . For the year 2001 enter PLUSCODE CLEAR 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 35: More Information About Your Vcr Vcr Digital Display
TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR display. [TV/VCR] • Pressing again will return the TV picture to the playback picture. If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... -
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Troubleshooting
Playback/ • Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV VC-MH703HM/ Recording does not and SCART lead. VC-MH713LM play back in Stereo • Programme may not carry stereo. ONLY If problems persist contact the SHARP Helpline on tel: 0990-274277... - Page 39 • 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...
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Page 40: Vcr Reset
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. -
Page 41: 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 42 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.