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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.

When the VCR is first 
plugged in the VCR 
display appears blank. 
When the 
STANDBY  (

) 

button is pressed the 
display still appears 
blank.

• The Video may be in POWERSAVE mode. Press the 

STOP (

) button to switch the VCR on then press 

and hold the MENU and CHANNEL 

 buttons 

together on the front of the VCR for 10 seconds. 
Now continue from step 1 of TUNING THE TV INTO 
THE VCR.

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 VCR is not in POWERSAVE 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.

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 CHANNEL

 /

 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 the VCR is connected to a stereo TV and 

SCART lead.

• Programme may not carry stereo.

VIDEOPLUS 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.

Tape can not be 
loaded.

• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.

Rewind is not possible.

• Make sure the tape is not at the start.

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