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The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks 
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of 
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier 
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please 
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain 
service.

TV will not tune in to 
the VCR. 

• Check all the cables are correctly 

connected.

• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of 

your TV.

Auto Installation 
screen does not 
appear when the 
VCR is switched on 
OR Auto Installation is 
not complete.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO 

INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at 
the back of the book.)

Display is not working. • Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

• Make sure the wall socket has power (check 

by plugging 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.

No picture appears.

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.

Playback picture is 
snowy.

• Adjust the tracking using the CHANNEL

/

 buttons.

• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been 

contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service 
Facility. 

Tape is automatically 
ejected when 
pressing 

  

 or 

 buttons.

• The record-protection tab has been 

removed.

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