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Display is not working.

VCR will not operate - 

appears

in VCR display.

VCR will not respond to any
commands.

Tape cannot be loaded.

VCR cannot be operated by remote
control.

No picture appears.

Rewind is not possible.

Picture does not change even
though CHANNEL

buttons

are pressed.

Desired channel position cannot be
selected.

No colour or poor TV picture on
normal viewing.

Playback picture is snowy.

Tape is automatically ejected when
pressing REC (

) or TIMER

ON/OFF buttons.

Playback/recording does not
playback in stereo.

VIDEOPLUS does not record desired
programme.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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SHARP Electronics (UK) Ltd (hereafter called Sharp) guarantee to provide for
the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the
conditions listed below:

1.This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior

workmanship or materials.  It does not cover faults or damage by
accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product,
or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by SHARP.

2.As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will

not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

3.To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to

SHARP, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this
product was purchased.  Proof of purchase must be provided.

4.The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, batteries or video tapes.

5.In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the

supplier from whom it was purchased.  Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the telephone number
given below.

6.This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights

and does not affect these rights in any way.

7.No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this

guarantee.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Information Customer
Centre on the number given below.

SHARP Customer Information Centre:  Tel: 0990 274277
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:
If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the
fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live.
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires following plug manufacturer's guide: 

●

blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue. 

●

brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.

This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK
mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin
mains plug with a 3-amp fuse.  The VCR does
not have a mains power switch.  When
connected to the mains, the unit will draw
current at all times to power the clock.  Be sure
to unplug the VCR when it is not to be used for
several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:
You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked           (ASTA) or         (BSI) to BS-1362.  Remove the
fuse cover as shown.  Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

ASA

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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG:
If the plug fitted is unsuitable for the mains socket in your home, cut off the plug, remove the
fuse and dispose of the cut-off plug safely.

The wires in the mains cable are colour coded as follows: blue = neutral, brown = live.
As the colours of the wires may not correspond with the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires following plug manufacturer's guide: 

●

blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured black or blue. 

●

brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured red or brown.

This VCR is suitable only for connection to UK
mains. The unit is fitted with a moulded 3-pin
mains plug with a 3-amp fuse.  The VCR does
not have a mains power switch.  When
connected to the mains, the unit will draw
current at all times to power the clock.  Be sure
to unplug the VCR when it is not to be used for
several months.

TO REPLACE THE FUSE:
You must use a 3-amp fuse, marked           (ASTA) or         (BSI) to BS-1362.  Remove the
fuse cover as shown.  Replace the fuse and re-fit the fuse cover securely into the plug.

ASA

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