User Manual

GB-35
TROUBLESHOOTIN G
TROUBLESHOOTIN G
PROBLEM AN SWER
Display is not working. • Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug 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 CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
Tape cannot be loaded. • Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
VCR cannot be
operated by remote
control.
• Remote control is too far away from the main unit.
• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
No picture appears. • Make sure TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
Rewind is not possible. • Make sure tape is not at the start.
Picture does not change
even though
CHAN N EL /
buttons are pressed.
• Make sure VCR is not in timer or menu mode.
Desired channel position
cannot be selected.
• The channel position has been set to be skipped.
Cancel the skip mode for that channel.
No colour or poor TV
picture on normal
viewing.
• Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
• Make sure VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
Playback picture is
snowy.
• Adjust the tracking using CH A N N EL /
buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer
to a SHARP Service Facility.
Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
REC ( ) or TIMER
ON /OFF buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been removed.
Playback/ recording
does not playback in
stereo.
• Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART
lead.
• Programme may not carry stereo.
SHOWVIEW does not
record desired
programme.
• Broadcast does not carry VPS/PDC signal which alters
recording time.
• Check VPS/PDC mode is switched to ON.
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
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