Check this list before calling for service.
Problem
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
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No power.
OPERATE button will not function.
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Cassette cannot be ejected.
Possible Cause/Solutions
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Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
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Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.
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Press the TIMER ON/OFF button and disengage the timer.
VCR display does not operate
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Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged.
properly.
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Safety device in VCR is functioning.
Unplug VCR and plug in again after around 30 minutes and set the
operation when any button is
clock again. Set the timer again if necessary.
pressed.
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VCR does not record.
@Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use
a
different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
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Check if a cassette is loaded.
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Cassette is automatically ejected when
@Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a
pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF
different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
button.
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No tape movement.
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Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode.
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Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.
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Cassette cannot be loaded.
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Make sure there is no other cassette inside.
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Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.
. Picture does not change even though
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Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode.
CHANNEL
buttons are pressed.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode (“CH:” is lit
on the VCR display).
@Desired channel position cannot be
channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for
selected.
that channel.
NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE
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No colour or poor TV picture on normal
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Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
viewing.
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Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
picture appears on TV during
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Adjust the CHANNEL
buttons or try a different cassette.
playback.
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The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic
coating of the video tape. this is the case, the heads need to be
cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
picture appears or colour is not
sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF
correct during playback.
converter output channel adjuster.
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Check all connecting cables.
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS
*The VCR cannot be operated by the
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The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit.
remote control.
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The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the
photoreceptor window.
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The batteries are exhausted.
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The batteries have not been inserted in the correct direction
polarity).
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