Sharp VC-H820U

36
Dimensions: 257  182 mm
FLE (M) Sdn. Bhd.VC-A420U (35-40)
Check this list before calling for service.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause/Solutions
• MAKE SURE THAT THE “TAMPER PROOF” MODE IS NOT ENGAGED (The
TAMPER PROOF LED indicator will light up).
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.
• Use the CHANNEL PRESET screen to change from AIR mode to CATV. (See
Setting the Channels.)
• Turn on the power.
• Press EJECT several times.
• Safety device in VCR is functioning. Unplug VCR and plug it in again after a few
minutes.
• Cassette erasure protection tab is removed. Use a different cassette or place
adhesive tape over the tab opening.
• Check for a cassette loaded in the unit.
• Make sure the “TV” has been selected by pressing TV/VCR.
• Make sure all cables are connected properly.
• Make sure the VCR is not in PAUSE/STILL mode.
• Make sure the tape has not reached the end or beginning.
• Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR’s 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT
CHANNEL selector.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Make sure there is no other cassette inside.
• Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.
• Make sure the “TAMPER PROOF” mode is not engaged.
• Power failure may have occurred.
• Adjust the tracking manually by pressing CH ∂/ƒ.
• In some cases, with a worn or damaged tape, noise cannot be eliminated
completely.
• The VCR may not be set to external input mode.
Press INPUT to set the VCR to external input mode. (See Tape Dubbing.)
• Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances. Be sure to
position your VCR at least 8 away from your TV or video monitor.
• See page 2 for information.
• See page 8 for information.
• Use RCA pin type connection cables (not the supplied coaxial cable) to connect
the TV to the VCR, and set the TV to external video input mode.
• Adjust the tracking or try another Hi-Fi stereo cassette.
• Make sure the sound was recorded in Hi-Fi stereo. (Any stereo signals recorded
on the linear track will not be played back in stereo.)
Problem
• NO OPERATION WHEN ANY BUTTON IS
PRESSED.
• No power.
• VCR does not receive CATV channels.
• VCR does not operate.
• VCR does not record.
• No color or poor TV picture during normal
viewing.
• No tape movement.
• No picture appears during playback.
• Cassette cannot be loaded.
• Timer recording does not work.
• Noise appears on the screen when the
automatic tracking control system is
operating.
• Cannot record a signal through the rear
external input jack.
• Picture or sound is not stable during
playback.
•“DEW”
• If remote control fails to operate.
Only for Hi-Fi models
• Stereo TV puts out monaural sound only,
even when cassettes recorded in Hi-Fi
stereo are played back.
• Cassettes recorded in stereo mode are
not played back in stereo.
This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external
electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few
minutes and reset EZ Set Up for AIR/CATV operation.
Service Information
To obtain the name and address of the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or Authorized Service Centre,
please contact:
HEADQUARTERS: 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9
Tel: (905) 568-7140 or 1-(877) SHARP-CC