Specifications

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