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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR
TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!
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.
Mastercare digital support line: Tel. 
08700 100484 during office hours or (01) 878 1630 if telephoning from 
Ireland
.
AREA
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
INSTALLATION 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.)
POWER
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 - 
G
G
G
G
 appears in VCR 
display.
• Press the TIMER ON/OFF 
 button to 
disengage timer.
VCR will not respond to 
any commands.
• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 
hours.
PLAYBACK
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 
VCR CHANNEL
 
/
 buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been 
contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service 
Facility. 
RECORDING
Tape is automatically 
ejected when pressing 
the 
REC  
or 
TIMER ON/OFF
 
 
buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been 
removed from the cassette.
TIMER
ON/OFF
CHANNEL
K
CHANNEL
L
REC
TIMER
ON/OFF
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