User manual SHARP VCMH721HM OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:39 pm Page 1 VC-MH721HM VC-M321HM VC-MH721HM VC-MH721LM VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL q LOW POWER FEATURE q CHILD LOCK q SHARP SUPER PICTURE q POST CODE SECURITY GB-1 vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:39 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. Copyright Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. [. . . ] If you wish to cancel a delayed recording, press [ ] to highlight the recording to be cancelled, then press CLEAR. NOTE: q MENU SCREEN TIMER MODE SET UP v w :SELECT SET :ENTER MENU :EXIT DA T E 21 / 06 - -/- - -/- - -/- - 1/2 P R S T AR T S T OP 02 12 : 00 1 3 : 00 S P * --:-----:---:-----:---:-----:-- DA T E 21 / 06 - -/- - -/- - -/- - 1/2 P R S T AR T S T OP 02 12 : 00 1 3 : 00 S P * -:---:-----:---:-----:---:----- If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON-OFF button to return the VCR to TIMER STAND-BY mode. 15 vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:39 pm Page 20 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR'S Only) HI-FI STEREO SOUND Stereo sound is possible from Hi-Fi VCR's 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. The sound output from the VCR is controlled by the AUDIO OUT button on the remote control. If you wish to change the sound output you can use the AUDIO OUT button as follows: q q q q Press AUDIO OUT once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH speakers. The MONO track will be sent to BOTH speakers. L and R will disappear from the VCR display. Pressing AUDIO OUT a fourth time, normal Hi-Fi stereo sound will be heard. L and R will appear on the VCR display. NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO SOUND Your VCR can receive and record NICAM sound. The VCR is normally set so that NICAM sound is possible if it is present on the receiving signal, otherwise the VCR will automatically switch to receive the mono signal. If you wish to do this follow the procedure below: 1. Press MENU to display the main menu on the screen. 5. Press SET to return to the menu screen. 6. Press MENU to exit to normal screen. ¨ NICAM COLOUR AUTO AUTO OFF PAL NOTES: q If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R will not appear on the display. q If the sound contains `crackling' or `popping' noises the sound quality may be improved by adjusting the tracking using CHANNEL / . q If the poor quality is for a long period the VCR will automatically select the mono track and the sound will be in mono. 16 vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:39 pm Page 21 ADVANCED OPERATION AUDIO AND YOUR VCR (HiFi VCR'S Only) 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 EXISTING AERIAL CABLE RF CONNECTION CABLE RF OUT ANTENNA IN ENTREE ANTENNE RF OUT SORTIE ANTENNE AERIAL IN AUDIO OUT L and R AUDIO PHONO LEADS + AMPLIFIER 17 vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:39 pm Page 22 ADVANCED OPERATION PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE CHECKING THE AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING When you load a video tape into the VCR it can calculate approximately the amount of video tape remaining in hours and minutes. This is useful in determining whether or not there is sufficient tape left to make a recording. When a video tape is playing, the amount of tape remaining is calculated for you automatically. To display the amount of video tape remaining: 1. [. . . ] VIDEOPLUS does not record desired programme. q q q Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV with SCART lead. Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters recording time. Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR. q q q 35 vc-m321/mh721hm 3/2/99 12:40 pm Page 40 GUARANTEE SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd (hereafter called Sharp) guarantee to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below: 1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP. [. . . ]