What to do if Sharp VC-MH713HM VCR will not respond to any commands?
- WWhitney RogersSep 3, 2025
Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged. If not, unplug the VCR for 2 hours as a safety measure.
What to do if Sharp VC-MH713HM VCR will not respond to any commands?
Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged. If not, unplug the VCR for 2 hours as a safety measure.
Why desired channel has interference on Sharp VC-MH713HM?
Possible weak signal strength, the same channel with a better signal strength may have been tuned in on another VCR preset channel. Example; VCR preset 1 = CH21 and VCR preset 14 = CH21. Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section to move the channel to your desired position. The TV aerial may need adjusting.
Why tape is automatically ejected when pressing REC on Sharp VCR?
The record-protection tab has been removed.
Why rewind is not possible on Sharp VC-MH713HM?
Make sure the tape is not at the start.
What to do if display is not working on Sharp VC-MH713HM VCR?
Make sure the power cord is plugged in and that the wall socket has power by testing with another appliance.
Why not possible to view picture through RF OUT on Sharp VC-MH713HM?
Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been switched off. Refer to the note on RF THROUGH ON/OFF in the TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR section of the manual.
What to do if tape can not be loaded in Sharp VC-MH713HM?
Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR and that you are loading the tape correctly.
Why VIDEOPLUS+ does not record desired programme on Sharp VC-MH713HM?
Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
Why picture does not change when CHANNEL buttons are pressed on Sharp VC-MH713HM VCR?
Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu mode.
How to fix snowy playback picture on Sharp VC-MH713HM VCR?
Adjust the tracking using the CHANNEL / buttons. Try another tape. If the issue persists, the video heads may be contaminated; refer to a SHARP Service Facility.
Essential information and guidelines for safe and proper VCR usage.
Recommendations for placing the VCR to ensure optimal performance and ventilation.
Checklist of items included with the VCR and instructions for initial setup.
Step-by-step guide for connecting the VCR to power, antenna, and TV.
Procedure for setting up the VCR to broadcast channels on your television.
Automatic channel search and tuning process for the VCR.
Instructions for channel sorting during the installation process.
Instructions for loading a tape and starting playback.
Guide for quickly moving through tape content forward or backward.
How to start recording a program instantly.
Using VIDEOplus+ codes to schedule recordings from TV listings.
Instructions for scheduling recordings in advance.
Managing scheduled recordings, including viewing, modifying, or deleting them.
Understanding and adjusting the VCR's audio output settings, including stereo and NICAM.
Features related to video tape playback, such as tape remaining display and repeat playback.
Information about the VCR's front panel display indicators and tape counter.
Adjusting picture settings like blue mute and color modes for optimal viewing.
Using skip search and DPSS to locate specific parts of a recorded tape.
Connecting and recording from external audio/video sources like camcorders.
Managing decoder functionality for receiving and recording scrambled signals.
Engaging and disengaging the VCR's child lock feature to prevent unauthorized operation.
Step-by-step guide for manually tuning broadcast channels.
Organizing tuned channels into a preferred sequence.
Procedure to set the VCR's internal clock accurately.
Explanation of various indicators shown on the VCR's digital display.
How to switch between VCR playback and TV broadcast signals.
Understanding the different information displays shown on the TV screen.
Technical details and features of the VCR.
Preliminary checks and common solutions before contacting support.
Instructions for safely replacing the fuse or the entire mains plug.