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Display is not working.
VCR will not operate -
appears
in VCR display.
VCR will not respond to any
commands.
commands.
Tape cannot be loaded.
VCR cannot be operated by remote
control.
control.
No picture appears.
Rewind is not possible.
Picture does not change even
though CHANNEL
though CHANNEL
buttons
are pressed.
Desired channel position cannot be
selected.
selected.
No colour or poor TV picture on
normal viewing.
normal viewing.
Playback picture is snowy.
Tape is automatically ejected when
pressing RECORD (
pressing RECORD (
) or TIMER
ON-OFF buttons.
Playback/recording does not
playback in stereo.
playback in stereo.
VIDEOPLUS does not record desired
programme.
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.
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.
Service Facility.
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The record-protection tab has been removed.
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Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV with SCART lead.
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Programme may not carry stereo.
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Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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