VC-MH715HM Shown

VC-MH715HM
VC-MH705HM
VC-MH705LM

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

● AUTO TUNING
● SHARP SUPER PICTURE
● NICAM Hi-Fi STEREO
● 6 HEAD EXTENDED PLAY
● CHILD LOCK
® ● NTSC SIMPLE PLAYBACK

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 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. Please refer to the relevant laws in
your country.

● No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without
prior permission from SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd.

● VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

● The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

This manual covers a range of models, not all of the features

included will be relevant to your VCR.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp

product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01)676 0648 if
telephoning from Ireland).

SAFETY WARNINGS
Observe all warnings for your safety and to ensure trouble free use
of your VCR.

INFORMATION
Additional information complements instructions.

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 VCR REMOTE CONTROL

14. BASIC SHARP TV

CONTROLS
STANDBY
TV
OPERATE CH VOL +
1. STANDBY

INPUT
SELECT CH VOL
2. CHILD LOCK
TIMER AUDIO SKIP ZERO
ON/OFF OUT SEARCH BACK 15. ZERO BACK
3. TIMER ON/OFF
4. AUDIO OUT MENU SET
16. SKIP SEARCH
5. MENU 17. SET
VIDEO 18. MENU SELECT
Plus+ CLEAR
6. VIDEO Plus+ / / /
(VC-MH715HM 19. CLEAR
only) MODE OSD
20. MODE ON SCREEN
1 2 3
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
7. NUMBER 4 5 6 21. DISPLAY
BUTTONS
7 8 9 22. CHANNEL UP AND
AM/PM INPUT SELECT CHANNEL
DOWN
8. AM/PM or 0
23. INPUT SELECT
REW FF
9. REWIND 24. FAST FORWARD
PLAY / X2
10. STOP (The STOP button is 25. PLAY/X2
also used to switch on the VCR.)
REC PAUSE/STILL

11. RECORD STOP 26. PAUSE/STILL

TAPE DPSS
SPEED SLOW
12. TAPE SPEED 27. DPSS /
13. SLOW
TV/VCR
SLOW SPEED /+

28. TV/VCR

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

G0247JA

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 OPERATION WITH REMOTE OPERATION WITH VCR
On-Screen Display CONTROL FRONT PANEL
Moving UP/DOWN menu [ / ] Menu Select buttons CHANNEL / /buttons.
Moving LEFT/RIGHT menu [ / ] Menu Select buttons Press the FF or REW buttons
on the front of the VCR.

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 CALLING FOR SERVICE
● If you are unable to resolve a problem using the TROUBLESHOOTING guide, do not
remove the cabinet or attempt to service this 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. Please keep
your invoice or receipt which is supplied at the time of purchase.

● Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor who can be contacted at: Willow Vale Electronics Limited
Tel. 0121 766 5414. Most credit/debit cards accepted.

SHARP Customer Helpline: Tel: 08705 274277 during office hours

(or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland)

Alternatively, please visit our web-site:

www.sharp.co.uk/support

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
as amended by 93/68/EEC.

100% of the pulp used

in making this paper comes
from sustainable forests

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

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) Ltd.

Printed in U.K. TINS-A079UMN1

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 CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
Important notes on your VCR ....................................................................................................... 2
Unpacking the accessories........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
Connecting the cables ................................................................................................................. 4
Auto Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 5
BASIC OPERATION
Scart lead connection (Not supplied)......................................................................................... 9
Important notes on your VCR and video tapes ......................................................................... 9
How to playback a video tape.................................................................................................... 9
Sharp Super Picture ............................................................................................... 10
Pausing and slow motion...................................................................................... 10
Fast forwarding/rewinding a video tape............................................................ 11
Immediate recording................................................................................................................... 11
Tape speed selection ........................................................................................... 12
How to use the VIDEO Plus+® system to make a recording (VC-MH715HM only)................ 13
How to set a delayed recording ................................................................................................ 15
ADVANCED OPERATION
Audio and your VCR .................................................................................................................... 18
Playback of a video tape ........................................................................................................... 20
Checking the amount of tape remaining.......................................................... 20
Playing back a video tape repeatedly .............................................................. 20
Playing back an NTSC tape ................................................................................. 21
LCD Display ................................................................................................................................... 22
Tape counter and zero back...................................................................................................... 22
Blue mute ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Colour ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Searching the video tape ........................................................................................................... 24
Skip searching the video tape............................................................................. 24
Digital programme search system (DPSS) .......................................................... 24
Recording from other equipment .............................................................................................. 25
OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
Child lock ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Decoder switching operation..................................................................................................... 27
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
Manually tuning a channel......................................................................................................... 28
Manually sorting channels .......................................................................................................... 29
Sorting the channels into your preferred order.................................................. 29
Deleting channels ................................................................................................. 30
Manually setting the clock.......................................................................................................... 31
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
VCR display ................................................................................................................................... 32
Selecting the output from the VCR............................................................................................ 32
On-screen display ........................................................................................................................ 33
Specifications................................................................................................................................ 34
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 35
VCR reset....................................................................................................................................... 37
RF channel tuning ........................................................................................................................ 37
Guarantee .................................................................................................................................... 38
Connecting to the mains ............................................................................................................ 39
Calling for Service ........................................................................................................Back Cover

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 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR

IDEAL VCR LOCATION

PLACE THE VCR..

• ... on a flat level surface away from radiators
or other heat sources and out of direct
sunlight.
• ... and video tapes away from magnetic
sources such as speakers or microwave ovens.
• ... at least 8” (20cm) away from the TV.
• ... away from curtains, carpets or other
materials and allow ventilation space around
the VCR.

DO NOT...
• ... block the air-vent openings.
• ... expose the VCR to excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• ... 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
compartment or through the
air-vents, as this could result in serious
damage, fire or an electric shock.

POWER SOCKETS
• To avoid overheating or even fire, insert the
plug correctly into the socket.

DO NOT...
• ... overload power sockets, this may cause a
fire or electric shock.
• ... pull the power cord to disconnect the plug
from the mains.
• ... bind the power cords together.
• This VCR is not equipped with a mains power
switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive
the clock is drawn at all times when the 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.

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 BEFORE USING YOUR VCR
UNPACKING THE ACCESSORIES
CHECK ALL THESE ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH YOUR VCR. CONTACT YOUR DEALER IF
ANY ARE MISSING.

(TYPE AA/R6/UM3)
BATTERIES (X2)
REMOTE for the remote control unit.
CONTROL

For a more
detailed RF CONNECTION CABLE
picture of connects the VCR to the TV.
your remote
control refer
to page (ii).

To fit the batteries into the remote control

Remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
Fit the batteries: to and to terminals. Place the
battery cover back into position.

Battery cover

Remote Control
• 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.
• 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.

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 INSTALLING YOUR VCR
CONNECTING THE CABLES

1 Connect your existing aerial AERIAL OR

cable to the AERIAL IN CATV CABLE
socket on your VCR.

AERIAL
IN
ENTREE
ANTENNE
LINE1(I)IN SON/VIDEO
/OUT (L1/I)

AERIAL
OUT
SORTIE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II) ANTENNE
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON

AA013
RD LG

DECODER UNIT Optional: Connect your

OR SATELLITE SYSTEM SCART LEAD Satellite receiver or decoder to
the VCR using a scart lead to
LINE 2 IN/DECODER
socket on the VCR.

2 Connect your TV to the VCR using the

supplied RF connection cable, i.e.
connect the VCR AERIAL OUT
socket to the TV AERIAL IN socket.

AERIAL
IN

LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
ENTREE
ANTENNE AERIAL IN
AERIAL
OUT
SORTIE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II) ANTENNE
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON

AA013
RD
AERIAL OUT
LG

Optional SCART (not supplied). If you RF CONNECTION

have a scart lead connect it to your TV and CABLE
LINE 1 IN/OUT socket on the VCR.
- The advantage of a Scart connection is
improved picture and sound quality during
playback.
BACK OF
TELEVISION

3 Connect the VCR to the mains.

AERIAL
IN

LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)
ENTREE
ANTENNE
AERIAL IN
AERIAL
OUT
SORTIE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II) ANTENNE
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON

AA013
RD LG
AERIAL OUT

RF CONNECTION
SCART LEAD CABLE
✔ The VCR is correctly connected.

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 INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING
PROCEDURE
This model automatically tunes the TV channels for your area. If the VCR has not previously
been tuned-in, instructions will be given on screen to guide you through this procedure.
1. Ensure your VCR is still in the STANDBY mode.

2. Switch on the TV.

3. Select the next available or unused channel on your TV, this will become the dedicated
video channel.
1 = BBC1 4 = Channel 4
Example of 2 = BBC2 5 = Channel 5
TV channels
3 = ITV ? = VCR

4. Press the STOP button. The VCR will

search and display an ideal RF channel.
Wait for the flashing channel number to appear
on the VCR display, this number will be between
21 and 69.
• 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 37.

5. Tune the selected channel on your TV. TV SCREEN

(Refer to your TV manual for
AUT O I NS T AL L AT I ON
instructions on how to tune in your TV).
Blue
P R E S S S E T K E Y T O S T AR T . background
Store this as your VCR channel. with
White Text

SET : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

NOTE:
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.

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 INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO TUNING CONTINUED
SET
6. Press the SET button to store the RF channel setting and continue with the

installation.

7. Ensure your Aerial/Scart cables are

7.
connected to your VCR and then
P L E A S E B E S UR E T H E
press the SET SET button to confirm. A E R I A L / S CAR T CAB L E I S
CONN E C T E D T O YOUR V CR .
PRESS SE T T O CON T I NU E

SET : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

1 CH 2 2
Auto install will now search for and tune in AU T OMA T I C T UN I NG .
P L E A S E WA I T .
all available channels.

(This may take a few minutes.) ME NU : E X I T

Button positions for your reference.

SET

REMOTE CONTROL

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 INSTALLING YOUR VCR

On completion the MOVE MENU will appear showing all the channels the VCR was able to
tune in. By pressing MODE OSD button, the VCR will change to a blue 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. Some channels may be duplicated but with
more interference than others. Search for the best quality picture and using the procedure
below, move this channel to Preset 1. Repeat this procedure for BBC2 - Preset 2, ITV - Preset 3,
etc.
1.
MOV E 1/5
1. Press [ / / / ] to highlight 1 CH 2 1 7 13
the channel to be moved. 2 CH 3 2 8 14
3 CH 4 3 9 15
4 CH 5 4 10 16
5 CH 6 5 11 17
SET
2. Press the SET button to confirm. 6 12 18
C L E AR : CHANN E L SOR T
    : SE L ECT ED
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

3. Press [ / / / ] to highlight 3.
MOV E 1/5
the new position for the channel. 1 CH 3 2 7 13
2 CH 4 3 8 14
SET
4. Press the SET button to confirm. 3 CH 5 4 9 15
4 CH 6 5 10 16
5. If any more channels are to be 5 CH 2 1 11 17
6 12 18
moved, SE L ECT ED : CH 5
    : SE L ECT ED
repeat procedure from step 3. SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

6. Press the button to exit if you are

happy with the channel order.

All the programmes should now MENU SET

be correctly tuned!

If you wish to, delete or change the

channel order at a later date please refer
to MANUALLY SORTING
CHANNELS towards the back of this
book.

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS

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 INSTALLING YOUR VCR

The clock setting screen will now appear.

To set the time and date follow the steps
below:

1. Press the [ / ] menu select 24 hour example:

buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock operation.
C L OCK

2. Press [ / ] to select TIME. Enter MOD E T I ME DA T E Y E AR

2 4H 15 : 05 01 / 04 02
the time using the NUMBER
BUTTONS or the [ / ]
MOD E : 2 4 H / 1 2 H
buttons. If the minutes or hours are   : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
less than 10, enter the leading 0. If
using the 12 hour clock enter AM or
PM by pressing the AM/PM
button on the remote control.

3. Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter

12 hour example:
the date using the NUMBER
BUTTONS or the [ / ] C L OCK
buttons. For example, for 1st April MOD E T I ME DA T E Y E AR
1 2H 0 3 : 0 5 PM 0 1 / 0 4 02
enter 01 04.

4. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter MOD E : 2 4 H / 1 2 H

  : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
the last two digits of the year using SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
the NUMBER BUTTONS or the
[ / ] buttons. For example, for
2002 enter 02. For the year 2003
enter 03.

5. Press the SET button to store the time

and date.

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.

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 BASIC OPERATION
SCART LEAD CONNECTION (NOT SUPPLIED)

A scart lead can be connected at any time. It is recommended to connect your TV and VCR
in this way as it will provide improved picture and sound quality. Please refer to the connection
diagram on page 4.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO

TAPES
VIDEO TAPES
• If you use only good quality video tapes, generally it will not be necessary to clean the
video heads.
• If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide
from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be
"snowy", or even disappear.
• 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.
• Use video tapes which carry the mark.
PAL SECAM

HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place.
If you try to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged.
Turn the VCR on and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room
temperature before operating.

PLAYBACK

1. Switch on your TV and select the video channel.

2. Carefully push a pre-recorded video
tape into the tape compartment.
This will switch the VCR on.

• If the record-protection tab has

been removed, the VCR will start
playback as soon as the video tape
has been loaded.

3. Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2

button to Record protection tab
start playback.

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 BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
• For double speed playback (without sound), press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
button again.
• To revert to normal playback, press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
button again.
• To stop the video tape, press STOP .

• To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.

SHARP SUPER PICTURE

SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
normally set to ON. To turn SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P.
SUPER P.
on the 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 flashes on the on-screen
display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape:
During PLAYBACK of a video tape.
• Press CHANNEL or to position picture interference off the TV screen.
(Manual Tracking)

• Press CHANNEL and buttons together to start Auto Tracking.

PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION

1. Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
button to start the video tape REW FF

playing. PLAY / X2

REC PAUSE/STILL
STOP
2. To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL . TAPE DPSS
SPEED SLOW

• To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL TV/VCR

or . REMOTE CONTROL
• Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
button to resume playback.

3. To playback in slow motion (without sound) press the SLOW button on the remote
control. Slow motion speed can be adjusted using the or buttons next to the slow
button. Picture disturbance can be improved by using the CHANNEL or
during slow motion playback.

• Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2

button to resume playback.

NOTES:
• 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.

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 BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE

FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE

1. Press STOP to stop the video tape.
FF REW

2. Press the FAST FORWARD /REWIND buttons on the remote control or on

the VCR front panel.

3. To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP .

FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH

1. During playback to select
FF
search mode, press the
REW REW FF
FAST FORWARD or REWIND buttons on PLAY / X2

the remote control, or on the VCR front panel. REC PAUSE/STILL

STOP
2. Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
button to resume playback. TAPE DPSS
SPEED SLOW

OR
REMOTE CONTROL
3. To decrease the speed,
FF
during visual search mode press
REW

FAST FORWARD or REWIND again.

4. Press the PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2

button.

NOTE:
• There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.

IMMEDIATE RECORDING

SELECTION OF A CHANNEL
Select the channel you wish to record by using the NUMBER BUTTONS on the VCR remote
control, or select the next/previous channel by pressing the CHANNEL / buttons
on the remote control or on the VCR front panel.

To change between single digit and 2-digit channel numbers, press the button.

For example, for channel 24, press the button then press 2 4.

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 BASIC OPERATION
IMMEDIATE RECORDING CONTINUED

TAPE SPEED SELECTION Cassette Recording

Length Time
Your VCR has three tape speeds: SP (Standard Play) , LP E-240 In Minutes
(Long Play) and EP (Extended Play).
SP 240
Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote LP 480
EP 720
control 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.

1. Insert a video tape into your VCR. 0

2. Select the channel you wish to record on the VCR as REW FF

above. PLAY / X2

3. To start recording, press REC . REC PAUSE/STILL

STOP
4. To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL . TAPE DPSS
SPEED SLOW
5. To continue recording, press REC .

6. To stop recording, press STOP once. REMOTE CONTROL

SIMPLE TIMED RECORDING:

1. Press REC .
2. To specify a stop time, each additional press of STOP 15:30
REC will delay the stop time by 10
minutes.
3. To stop recording at any time, press
STOP once.

NOTES:
• If the tape ends before the recording is complete the VCR will stop recording, rewind,
eject the tape and place the VCR into STANDBY mode, or just eject the tape and place
the VCR in STANDBY timer mode if the VCR is in timer record mode.

• If the VCR ejects the video tape when you press REC the tape is record protected.
i.e. record protection tab has been removed.

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 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE VIDEO Plus+® SYSTEM TO MAKE A

RECORDING (VC-MH715HM ONLY)
Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR

display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
remove the symbol.
• 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).
VIDEO
1. Press the VIDEO Plus+ Plus+
button on the
remote control.

2. Enter the PlusCode number from the TV →P L U S COD E NO . -

listing using the NUMBER BUTTONS. ONC E WE E K L Y DA I L Y

NOTE:
• An ERROR message will appear if you have entered a number that is not a current
PlusCode number. If this happens press CLEAR to delete the numbers as required
and enter the correct PlusCode number.

3. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select TIMER

ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK

ONCE, WEEKLY, DAILY. MENU SET

MENU
• If you want to make additional recordings at the same VIDEO SELECT
Plus+ CLEAR
BUTTONS
time each day or week, then use [ / ]to select the MODE OSD
1 2 3
WEEKLY, or DAILY option as appropriate. DISPLAY
4 5 6
SET
4. Press the SET button to confirm. REMOTE CONTROL

NOTE:
• Check that the menu list agrees with the times shown in the TV listing. If it does not press
CLEAR to return to the VIDEO Plus+ system menu, and re-enter the correct
PlusCode number.
The first time that you use the VIDEO Plus+ system
to make a recording on each channel Preset, (PR) 1/2
may be highlighted on the On-Screen Display. DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
5. Enter the channel number you wish to record - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
using the NUMBER BUTTONS, for - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
example if you wish to record channel 2 press PR : PRESE T
0 2. The VCR will remember this for the future.   : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
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 BASIC OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE VIDEO Plus+® SYSTEM TO MAKE A

RECORDING (VC-MH715HM ONLY)
6. If you wish to change the RECORDING 6.
SPEED, use the [ / ]to highlight SP. Press 1/2
DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
[ / ] to select either standard play (SP), 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
long play (LP) or extended play (EP) as - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
required.
SET SP / L P : T A P E SPEED
7. Press the SET button to confirm the   : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
programme. The VIDEO Plus+ system menu will
reappear. If you wish to enter further VIDEO
Plus+ system recordings repeat this procedure.
7.
8. When you have completed entering the timer
settings, press the MENU button to → P L U S COD E NO . -

remove the menu from the TV screen. ONC E WE E K L Y DA I L Y

9. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press the
TIMER ON/OFF button once to place
the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode. will be
shown on the display.

NOTES:
• You may also access the VIDEO Plus+ system menu by the following procedure:

i. Press the MENU button.

SET
ii. The VIDEO Plus+ system option will be highlighted. Press the SET button to
confirm.

Continue from step 2 of this procedure.

• If the symbol flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• 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.

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 BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING
You can make a maximum of eight delayed recordings up to a year in advance.
The example shown is for 24-hour clock operation. To change to12-hour clock operation refer
to the MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK section of this manual.
12-hour clock am/pm can be selected using the AM/PM button on the remote
control.

Before you start!

• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the

VCR display, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the symbol.
• 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.
1. Press STOP to ensure that the VCR TIMER
ON/OFF
AUDIO
OUT
SKIP
SEARCH
ZERO
BACK
is switched on.
MENU SET
2. Press the MENU button .
VIDEO
3. Press the[ / ] menu select buttons to Plus+ CLEAR
MENU
SET SELECT
select TIMER. Press the SET button to MODE OSD
1 2 3 BUTTONS
confirm. DISPLAY
SET 4 5 6
4. Press the SET button again, the on-screen REMOTE CONTROL
display will now show today’s date.
MENU SCREEN
If you wish to change the date use the 3.
ME NU
[ / ]or NUMBER BUTTONS. If you V I D EOP L U S +
use the number buttons, enter two digits for T I ME R
MOD E
the day, then two for the month. For example SE T UP
for July 9th, press 0 9 (9th), then 0 7 (July).
When the correct date for your recording is 4.
shown, press the menu select button to 1/2
DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
move to the next setting. 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
9 / 07 - - - : - - - : - - - -
5. If you want to make additional recordings at - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
the same time each day or week, use the
[ / ] buttons to select D (daily) or W 5.
(weekly). Then press to move to the next 1/2
DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
setting. 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
9 / 0 7D - - - : - - - : - - - -
6. 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.
See next page to continue

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 BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO SET A DELAYED RECORDING

7. Enter the start time using the[ / ] or 7.

1/2
NUMBER BUTTONS, hours first then DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
minutes (when entering less than 10 hours or 9 / 0 7D0 3 2 1 : 0 5 - : - - SP
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
minutes add a '0' before the number), for - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
example for 21:05 start, press 2 1 0 5.
Then press to move to the next setting.

8. Enter the stop time, for example for 22:30 stop,

press 2 2 3 0. 9.
1/2
DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
9. If you wish to change the RECORDING 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
9 / 0 7D0 3 2 1 : 0 5 2 2 : 3 0 LP
SPEED, use the [ / ]to highlight SP. - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
Press[ / ]to select either standard play
(SP), long play (LP) or extended play (EP) as
required.
SET
10. Press the SET button to confirm.

• The MENU now shows all the timer settings you

have entered. If you wish to make additional
timer recordings, repeat this procedure.

11. When you have completed entering timer

settings, press the MENU button to
remove the menu from the TV screen.

12. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to

record is inserted into the VCR, then press the
TIMER ON/OFF button once to place
the VCR in TIMER STANDBY mode. will be shown on the display.

NOTES:
• If the symbol flashes a video tape has not been inserted into the VCR.

• 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.

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 BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO CHECK, CHANGE AND CANCEL A DELAYED
RECORDING
Before you start!
• If the Timer Standby symbol appears on the VCR display,
press the TIMER ON/OFF button to remove the
symbol.

CHECKING A RECORDING
1. Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
MENU SCREEN
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press[ / ]to select TIMER. Press the T I ME R
SET MOD E
SET button to confirm.
SE T UP
• All the delayed recordings in the VCR’s memory
will be shown.
4. If the settings are correct press the MENU
button to exit.   : SE L ECT
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
• If you wish to change or cancel any settings,
follow the procedures below.
CHANGING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A
RECORDING above.
2. To change a delayed recording, press
[ / ] to highlight the recording, then press
SET
the SET button to select.
1/2
3. Press[ / ]to highlight the setting to be DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
changed and correct it by using the[ / ] 21 / 06 02 12 : 00 13 : 00 SP
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
or the NUMBER BUTTONS. - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
4. When all corrections are complete press the
SET
SET button to confirm, then press the
MENU button to exit.

CANCELLING A RECORDING
1. Follow steps 1 to 3 of CHECKING A
RECORDING above. 1/2
DA T E P R S T AR T S T OP
2. To cancel a delayed recording, press 2 1 / 0 6 0 2 1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 0 0 SP
[ / ]to highlight the recording to be - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
- - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -
cancelled, then press CLEAR. - - / - - - - - : - - - : - - - -

3. Press the MENU button to exit.

NOTE:
• If there are some programmes to be recorded, do not forget to press TIMER ON/OFF
button to return the VCR to Timer Standby mode.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION
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. 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:

• Press the AUDIO OUT button once. The LEFT audio channel will be sent to BOTH
speakers. L will appear on the VCR display.

• Press the AUDIO OUT button again. The RIGHT audio channel will be sent to BOTH
speakers. R will appear on the VCR display.

• Press the AUDIO OUT button a third time and the MONO track will be sent to BOTH
speakers. L and R will not appear on the VCR display.

• Pressing the AUDIO OUT button 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. NICAM sound can be turned off. If you wish to do this follow the
procedure below:

1. Press the MENU button to display the

main menu on the screen.
➝N I CAM AU T O OF F
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to CO L OUR AU T O PAL
SET
select MODE then press the SET button to
confirm.
• The MODE menu will be displayed with NICAM
selected.
3. Press [ / ]to select OFF.
SET
4. Press the SET button to confirm and return to the main menu screen.

5. Press the MENU button to exit to normal screen.

NOTES:
• If the tape being played back does not carry sound recorded on Hi-Fi tracks, L and R
will not appear on the display.
• lf the sound contains ‘crackling’ or ‘popping’ noises the sound quality may be
improved by adjusting the tracking using the VCR CHANNEL / buttons.
• 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.

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 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.

EXISTING AERIAL
CABLE

BACK OF
TELEVISION

RF CONNECTION CABLE

AERIAL
IN
ENTREE
ANTENNE
LINE1(I)IN SON/VIDEO
/OUT (L1/I)

LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II)

AERIAL
OUT
SORTIE
ANTENNE
AERIAL IN
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON

AA013
RD LG

AERIAL OUT

AUDIO OUT
L and R
AUDIO PHONO LEADS
(NOT SUPPLIED) +

AMPLIFIER

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 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. Load the video tape into the VCR

2. Press DISPLAY on the remote control as many times as necessary until “R” appears on
the VCR display. The tape will wind forward and then return to its original position. The
tape remaining will be shown on the VCR display in hours and minutes.
By pressing the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control the remaining time will
change between extended play, long play and standard play.

For example,
in standard play 1 hour 23 minutes is left on the tape:

in long play 2 hours 46 minutes is left on the tape:

in extended play 4 hours 9 minutes is left on the tape:

NOTES:
• If tape remaining function is interrupted, the remaining time will not be displayed.
• 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.
To use this feature:
1. Press MENU to display the main menu on
MODE MENU SCREEN
the screen.

2. Press the[ / ]menu select buttons to

B L U E MU T E AU T O OF F
select MODE. ➝R E P E A T ON OF F
SET
3. Press SET .

4. Press [ / ]to select REPEAT.

  : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
5. Press [ / ]to select ON. SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
SET
6. Press SET .

7. Press MENU to return to normal screen.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYBACK OF A VIDEO TAPE

PLAYING BACK AN NTSC TAPE

NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a different TV standard to PAL and is used
in some Non-European Countries. Your VCR can playback pre-recorded NTSC tapes onto a
PAL system TV, but cannot record an NTSC signal onto a video tape.

Note that..

• You cannot record NTSC signals or dub NTSC tapes onto other VCR’s from this VCR.
• You cannot use Slow speed, Still frame, Double Speed, Frame Advance or Tape
Remaining with a pre-recorded NTSC tape.

• On some televisions, the picture may appear in black and white or there may be no
picture. This does not indicate a fault with your VCR.
• On some televisions, the picture may shrink vertically causing black bands to appear at
the top and bottom of your screen.

• On some televisions, the played-back picture may roll vertically, this does not indicate a
fault with your VCR.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION
LCD DISPLAY

TIME OF DAY
Shows current time of day, if the clock is set.
Press the DISPLAY button until the time of day
appears. For example, 21:20 appears:

CHANNEL STATUS
Shows the current VCR channel preset. Press the
DISPLAY button until the channel number
appears, for example PRESET 1:

TAPE COUNTER AND ZERO BACK

Tape counter measures the current position of the video tape in real time. ZERO BACK uses the
tape counter to determine a specific point on a tape you may wish to return to.

1. Press the DISPLAY button until tape

counter appears, for example:

2. To identify the current position on a video tape

press the CLEAR button and the tape
counter will appear:
ZERO
BACK
When you wish to return to this position on the video tape, press ZERO BACK button.
The tape will rewind/advance to this point.

NOTE:
• The tape counter will only operate on recorded sections of tape.

TAPE REMAINING
Shows the amount of video tape remaining, as previously explained in CHECKING THE
AMOUNT OF TAPE REMAINING.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
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 DISPLAY
button for approximately 2 seconds. This will reduce the brightness of the VCR display. Repeat
the process to change the display back to the previous setting.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION

BLUE MUTE
The TV screen will be blue if a TV channel with no signal is selected, an unrecorded section of
tape is played or the quality of the recording on the tape is poor. Select OFF in the mode
menu to disable this feature.

1. Press the MENU button to display the MODE MENU SCREEN

main menu on the screen.
N I CAM AU T O OF F
CO L OUR AU T O PAL
2. Press the[ / ] menu select buttons to B L U E MU T E AU T O OF F
REPEAT ON OF F
select MODE.
SET
3. Press the SET button.

4. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

select BLUE MUTE.

5. Press [ / ] menu select buttons to select ON/OFF OUT SEARCH BACK

AUTO or OFF. MENU SET

SET VIDEO
6. Press SET to confirm and then MENU Plus+ CLEAR

to return to the normal screen

MODE OSD
1 2 3
DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROL
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.

1. Follow steps 1 to 3 from BLUE MUTE above.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to select COLOUR.

3. Press [ / ] menu select buttons to select AUTO or PAL.

SET
4. Press SET to confirm and then MENU to return to the normal screen.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION
SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

SKIP SEARCHING THE VIDEO TAPE

You can search the tape in 30 second time intervals. To do this follow the procedure below:
PLAY / X2
1. Press PLAY/X2 to start the video tape 1 press = 30 seconds.
playing. 2 presses = 1 minute.
SKIP 3 presses = 1 minute 30 seconds.
2. Press the SKIP SEARCH SEARCH button on the
4 presses = 2 minutes.
remote control.
SKIP
SEARCH
The number of times you press SKIP SEARCH
determines the forward search time.

• 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.
Press DPSS / to locate a previous programme or the next programme.
For example,
1. Load the video tape into the VCR.
2. Press DPSS three times. DPSS 3 will appear on the on-screen display, and the VCR
will fast forward to locate the third recording after the current one.
3. Press DPSS once. DPSS -1 will appear on the on-screen display and the VCR will
rewind to locate the beginning of the current recording.
Rewind DPSS Signals Fast Forward

DPSS
Number

Current tape position

4. To cancel the search before it has finished, press STOP or PLAY/X2 PLAY / X2
.

NOTES:
• 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.

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 ADVANCED OPERATION
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)

AERIAL
IN
ENTREE
ANTENNE
LINE1(I)IN SON/VIDEO
/OUT (L1/I)

AERIAL
OUT
SORTIE
LINE2(II)IN/DECODER CANAL PLUS/L2(II) ANTENNE
AUDIO OUT
SORTIE SON

AA013
RD LG

Mono/Stereo Camcorder
1. Connect your signal source (eg. Camcorder,
Digital Camera etc) to the desired scart socket
on the back of the VCR using the manufacturers
recommended cable (not supplied).

➘
Input Select
2. Ensure that the tape on which you wish to record
is inserted into the VCR. 7 8 9
AM/PM INPUT SELECT CHANNEL

0
3. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote
REW FF
control until the VCR display shows L2.
PLAY / X2

4. Press REC to start recording.

OTHER CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE!

• If you wish to record from a source connected to AER
IN
ENTR
ANTE
LINE 1 IN/OUT, select L1. LINE1(I)IN
/OUT
SON/VIDEO
(L1/I)

Press REC to start recording.

• If you wish to record from a source connected

with audio phono leads to the sockets on the
front of the VCR (if fitted), select L3.
Press REC 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.

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 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

Press and hold the CHILD LOCK button on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and then remains lit on the VCR display confirming that CHILD LOCK
has been activated.
Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in
its present mode. If CHILD LOCK is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end,
the VCR will automatically rewind the tape, eject it, and turn the power off.

TO DISENGAGE CHILD LOCK

Press and hold the CHILD LOCK button for about 2 seconds.
starts flashing and then disappears. CHILD LOCK is disengaged.

NOTES:
• If you attempt to change modes by pressing another button while CHILD LOCK is on,
the 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.

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 OTHER FEATURES ON YOUR VCR
DECODER SWITCHING OPERATION

If you have a separate decoder connected to the VCR’s L2 input as previously shown in the
“Connecting the Cables” section, you will need to set the decoder function to ON in order to
record the descrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV. Now, when the VCR receives a
scrambled signal it is output via LINE 2 terminal to the decoder. The decoder then outputs the
descrambled signal back to LINE 2 terminal and the signal can be recorded. The VCR outputs
the descrambled signal to your TV through the LINE1 terminal and you can watch the
descrambled picture.

When making recordings using a separate decoder connected as shown remember to leave
the decoder function ON.

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:

• Press STANDBY to place the VCR in STAND-BY mode. OR

• Press TV/VCR on the remote control to place the VCR in ‘VCR mode’. ‘VCR’ will
appear on the display.

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 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY TUNING A CHANNEL
• It should not be necessary to tune in a broadcast channel manually except in unusual
circumstances such as poor signal.
To manually tune in a channel follow the procedure below.

1. Press MENU .
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons
SET CHANNE L PRESET
to select SET UP. Press SET to confirm.
CHANNE L SOR T
3. CHANNEL PRESET will be C L OCK
SET
highlighted. Press SET .
4. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL.

5. VC-MH705LM only
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Press to select CH or CC. This will ➔P R E S E T 1
determine whether off air (CH) or cable CHANN E L CH 2 1
F I N E T UN I NG

▲
▲
(CC) is tuned first. Note that both off air D E COD E R ON O F F
SK I P ON O F F
and cable will be tuned regardless of the
setting.
6. Press [ / ] to start tuning in either
CABLE RECEPTION
direction. Tuning will stop when a channel
VC-MH705LM only
is received. If it is not the desired channel,
Real
press [ / ] to continue tuning. Station
Channel
Signals VHF
7. Press [ / ] to select FINE Numbers
TUNING. Press and hold [ / ]until A 01
the sharpest colour picture is obtained. B 02
C 03
IMPORTANT NOTE
D 04
8. If you connect an independent decoder, E 05
you must press [ / ] to select F 06
DECODER, then select [ / ] to turn G 07
H 08
the decoder function ON.
J 09
9. Press [ / ] to select SKIP.
The SKIP function determines whether the
channel can be selected when using the
CHANNEL / instead of the
NUMBER BUTTONS.Press [ / ]
to select ON or OFF for this option.
SET
10. Press SET to confirm.

11. Press MENU to leave this function.

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 CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS

SORTING THE CHANNELS INTO YOUR PREFERRED ORDER

1. Press the MENU button.
2. MENU SCREEN

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to V I D EOP L U S

T I ME R
SET
select SET UP. Press the SET button to MOD E
SE T UP
confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

SET 5.
the SET button to confirm.

4. The MOVE position will be highlighted. Press the MOV E 1/5

1 CH 4 3 7 13
SET 2 CH 5 4 8 14
SET button to confirm. 3 CH 6 5 9 15
4 CH 2 1 10 16
5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the 5 CH 5 0 11 17
6 CH 3 2 12 18
SET
channel to be moved. Press the SET

button to confirm. 6.

6. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the new MOV E 1/5

1 CH 3 2 7 13
SET 2 CH 4 3 8 14
position for the channel. Press the SET 3 CH 5 4 9 15
4 CH 6 5 10 16
button to confirm. 5 CH 2 1 11 17
6 CH 5 0 12 18
7. If any more channels are to be moved, repeat
procedure from step 5.

8. When all the channels are in your preferred MENU SET

order, either press the CLEAR button to

return to the CHANNEL SORT menu or press the
MENU button to leave the MENU

function.

NOTES:
If when moving channels the picture becomes MENU SELECT
unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable, BUTTONS
the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle
between a blue background and the normal
Remote Control
picture.
The blue background will be shown until either
another channel is selected or the MODE OSD
button is pressed again.

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 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.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. MENU SCREEN
2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to V I D EOP L U S
SET T I ME R
select SET UP. Press the SET button to MOD E
SE T UP
confirm.

3. Press [ / ] to select CHANNEL SORT. Press

the SET
SET
button to confirm. 5.

4. Press [ / ] to select CANCEL. Press the CANC E L 1/5

1 CH 5 0 7 13
SET
SET button to confirm. 2 CH 3 2 8 14
3 CH 4 3 9 15
4 CH 5 4 10 16
5. Press [ / / / ] to highlight the 5 CH 6 5 11 17
6 CH 2 1 12 18
channel to be cancelled.
SET 6.
6. Press the SET button twice to cancel the
CANC E L 1/5
channel. 1 CH 3 2 7 13
2 CH 4 3 8 14
3 CH 5 4 9 15
7. When all the channels you wish have been 4 CH 6 5 10 16
5 CH 2 1 11 17
cancelled, either press the CLEAR button 6 12 18

to return to the CHANNEL SORT menu or press

the MENU button to leave the MENU

function. MENU SET

NOTES:
If when deleting channels the picture becomes
unclear and the on-screen display is unreadable,
the MODE OSD button can be used to toggle
between a blue background and the normal
picture.
The blue background will be shown until either
another channel is selected or the MODE OSD MENU SELECT
button is pressed again. BUTTONS
Remote Control

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MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK

This procedure will allow you to set the clock manually.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Press the [ / ] menu select buttons to

3.
SET SE T UP
select SET UP. Press the SET button to
confirm. CHANN E L P R E S E T
CHANN E L SOR T
C L OCK
3. Press [ / ] to select CLOCK. Press the
SET
SET button to confirm.
  : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T
4. Press [ / ] to select either 12 or 24 hour
clock.
4.
5. Press [ / ] to select TIME. Enter the time
C L OCK
using the NUMBER BUTTONS or the
MOD E T I ME DA T E Y E AR
[ / ] buttons. If the minutes or hours are 2 4H 0 : 00 01 / 04 02
less than 10, enter the leading 0. If using the 12
hour clock enter AM or PM by pressing the
MOD E : 2 4 H / 1 2 H
AM/PM button on the remote control.   : SE L ECT   : CHANGE
SE T : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

6. Press [ / ] to select DATE. Enter the date

using the NUMBER BUTTONS or the
[ / ] buttons. For example, for 1st April
Remote Control
enter 01 04.

7. Press [ / ] to select YEAR. Enter the last two

MENU SET
digits of the year using the NUMBER
BUTTONS or [ / ]. For example, for
2002 enter 02. For the year 2003 enter 03.
SET
8. Press the SET button to confirm.

MENU SELECT
BUTTONS
NOTE:
• You will need to update the clock for Summer/Winter daylight saving.

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VCR DISPLAY

1. TIMER RECORD indicator. 7. TAPE SPEED indicator.

2. VCR MODE indicator. 8. VIDEO PROGRAMMING
3. TAPE MOTION STATUS SYSTEM/PROGRAMME
indicator DELIVERY CONTROL indicator.

4. RECORDING indicator. 9. DECODER indicator.

5. AUDIO OUTPUT indicator. 10. CLOCK, TAPE COUNTER,
TAPE STATUS AND CHANNEL
6. CHILD LOCK indicator. PRESET STATUS .

NOTE:
• Some models do not have all the features shown, therefore, they will not appear on the
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.
In this case ‘VCR’ will appear on the VCR display.
You can manually override this by pressing TV/VCR on the remote control. Now the
TV broadcast channel will be seen on the TV screen and ‘VCR’ will disappear from the VCR
display.
• Pressing TV/VCR again will return the TV picture to the playback picture.

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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. The display can be selected by pressing the
MODE OSD button on the remote control, 1,2,3 or 4 times.

1. AUTO, the current mode and channel 1.

number will be displayed for 3 seconds when an
operation or number button is pressed.
■ 1 CH 5 9
N I CAM
2. FULL, all the active features will also be shown S T E R EO
on screen. SP L R

2.
Programme number and channel
Tape Status ■ 1 CH 5 9
Sharp Super Picture Status SUPER P . ON N I CAM
S T E R EO
NICAM signal SP L R
Tape speed
Audio output mode 22 : 00 R EM 1 : 0 5
Time
9 / 07 02 0 : 00 . 00
Date
Tape remaining
Tape counter

3. COUNTER, this display will show the tape 3.

counter and amount of tape remaining.
4. DISPLAY OFF, this will remove the display
from the screen.
REM 1:05
0:00.00

NOTES:
• The default time and date will not be displayed if the clock has not been set.
• The VCR will return to display 1. 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Format: VHS PAL standard
Number of heads: Six
Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome signal: 625 lines
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
(VHF Channels A-J VC-MH705LM only)
RF output signal: UHF channel 21-69
Power requirement: AC 230-240V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 17 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 kΩ, Line3: -3.8 dBs, 47 kΩ
Audio output: Line1&2: -3.8 dBs, 1 kΩ, 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: 360(W) x 220(D) x 93(H) mm
Weight: 2.6 kg (approx.)
Supplied accessories: 75 Ω RF Connection cable, operation manual,
remote control, AA/R6/UM3 battery (x2)

• Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our policy

of continuous improvement.
• 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!
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.
Tel. 08705 274277 (office hours) or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland- Please note: All calls will
be charged at local rate.

AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to • Check all the cables are correctly
the VCR. connected.
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of
your TV.
Auto Installation • Reset the VCR and complete AUTO
screen does not INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at
appear when the VCR the back of the book.)
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.
POWER 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 • Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
display. disengage timer.

VCR will not respond to • Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
any commands. • Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2
hours.
PLAYBACK No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
Playback picture is • Adjust the tracking using the
snowy. VCR CHANNEL / buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.
RECORDING Tape is automatically • The record-protection tab has been
ejected when pressing removed from the cassette.
the REC or
TIMER ON/OFF
buttons.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
RECORDING The VIDEO Plus+ • Ensure date and time are correctly set on the
system does not VCR.
record desired
programme.
(VC-MH715HM
only)
TAPE Tape can not be • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
TRANSPORT/ loaded. • Make sure you are loading the tape
MECHANISM correctly.
Rewind is not
• Make sure the tape is not at the start.
possible.
REMOTE The VCR can not be • Remote control is too far away from the main
CONTROL operated by remote unit.
control. • Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
OTHER Picture does not • Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu
PROBLEMS change even though mode.
the VCR CHANNEL
/ buttons are
pressed.
Desired channel • The channel position has been set to be
position can not be skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that
selected. channel.
No colour or poor TV • Make sure all the cables are connected
picture on normal properly.
viewing. • Make sure the VCR power cord is properly
plugged in.
Not possible to view • Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been
picture or playback switched off. (Refer to page 37, RF CHANNEL
through AERIAL OUT. TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)
Desired channel has • Possible weak signal strength, the same
interference. 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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VCR RESET

STOP
1. Press the STOP button on the front of the VCR.

CHANNEL K
2. Press and hold MENU and CHANNEL UP buttons together on the front
of the VCR for 10 seconds.

✔ VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE

Please continue with your previous procedure.

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

1. Press the STANDBY button.

2. Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds.

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

4. The channel number can now be changed by using the MENU SELECT /
buttons.

5. Your TV will now require tuning to the new

channel. (The screen opposite should be
displayed on the TV)
V CR R F
SET
6. Press the SET button to store.

(White text SET : ENT ER ME NU : E X I T

blue background)

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
SET
can be turned OFF and ON. To do this press the CLEAR then SET buttons on the
remote control at point 3 from RF CHANNEL TUNING above. or at point 4 of AUTO
TUNING on page 5. This will help minimise interference.

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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.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee
will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

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.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the
supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Helpline on the telephone number given below.

6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights

and does not affect these rights in any way.

7. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this

guarantee.
If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Helpline on the number
given below.

SHARP Helpline: Tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)

or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

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. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at
the time of purchase.

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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS
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. The VCR does not
have a mains power switch. When connected
to the mains, the unit will draw current at all
times to power the clock. Be sure to unplug the
VCR when it is not to be used for several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:

You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked
ASA
(ASTA) or (BSI) to BS-1362. Remove the fuse
cover as shown. Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

Never connect the plug to the

mains without the fuse cover
fitted.

TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:

If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the
fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.
Severe electric shock may occur if you connect the cut-off
plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the
wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given
below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live.
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires following plug manufacturer's guide:
• blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue.
• brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.
• Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected
to the earth terminal in your plug.
• Do not allow water to come into contact with the power
supply cord or plug.
• 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.

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