Before Calling for Service
Check this list
before calling for service.
Problem
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
Possible Cause/Solutions
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No power.
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See page 5, item 3.
Cannot turn on the VCR.
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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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Cassette cannot be ejected.
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Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.
*The VCR display does not operate
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Make sure that the
Lock is not engaged.
properly.
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Safety device in VCR is functioning.
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Unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours, and then set the
operation when any button is
clock. 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 a cassette is loaded.
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Cassette is automatically ejected when
*Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different
pressing REC,
or
TIMER ON/OFF.
cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
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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.
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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
are pressed.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode.
*Desired channel position cannot be
*The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that
selected.
NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE
channel.
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No
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
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Snowy picture appears on TV during
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Adjust CHANNEL
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 (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the
retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
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No picture appears or co/our is not
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Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF converter output
correct during playback.
channel adjuster.
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Check all connecting cables.
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM
*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).
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 again after a few hours.
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