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