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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another
appliance in).
VCR will not operate -
appears in VCR display.
• Press the
TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to any
commands.
• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
Tape cannot be loaded. • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
VCR cannot be operated
by remote control.
• Remote control is too far away from the main unit.
• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
No picture appears. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
Rewind is not possible. • Make sure the tape is not at the start.
Picture does not change
even though
CHANNEL
K/L buttons are pressed.
• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.
Desired channel position
can not be selected.
• The channel position has been set to be skipped. Cancel
the SKIP mode for that channel.
No colour or poor TV picture
on normal viewing.
• Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
• Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
Playback picture is snowy. • Adjust the tracking using
CHANNEL K/L buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to a
SHARP Service Facility.
Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
REC (Æ) or TIMER ON/
OFF buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been removed.
Playback recording does
not playback in stereo.
• Ensure the VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead.
• Programme may not carry stereo.
The S
HOWVIEW system does
not record desired
programme.
• Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters
recording time.
• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
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