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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
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
the VCR.
• Check all the cables are correctly
connected.
• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of
your TV.
Auto Installation
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete. • Reset the VCR and complete AUTO
INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at
the back of the book.)
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
display.
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to
disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to
any commands. • Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• 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
snowy. • Adjust the tracking using the
VCR CHANNEL / buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.
RECORDING Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
the
REC or
TIMER ON/OFF
buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been
removed from the cassette.
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