Sharp VC-M305HM (serv.man23) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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TROUBLESHOOTING
AREA
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE
RECORDING
The VIDEO Plus+
system does not
record desired
programme.
system does not
record desired
programme.
(VC-M315HM/
VC-M315LM only)
VC-M315LM only)
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the
VCR.
TAPE
TRANSPORT/
MECHANISM
Tape can not be
loaded.
loaded.
• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape
• Make sure you are loading the tape
correctly.
Rewind is not
possible.
possible.
• Make sure the tape is not at the start.
REMOTE
CONTROL
The VCR can not be
operated by remote
control.
operated by remote
control.
• Remote control is too far away from the main
unit.
• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
OTHER
PROBLEMS
Picture does not
change even though
the VCR CHANNEL
change even though
the VCR CHANNEL
/
buttons are
pressed.
• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu
mode.
Desired channel
position can not be
selected.
position can not be
selected.
• The channel position has been set to be
skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that
channel.
channel.
No colour or poor TV
picture on normal
viewing.
picture on normal
viewing.
• Make sure all the cables are connected
properly.
• Make sure the VCR power cord is properly
plugged in.
Not possible to view
picture or playback
through AERIAL OUT.
picture or playback
through AERIAL OUT.
• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been
switched off. (Refer to page 34, RF CHANNEL
TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)
TUNING and RF THROUGH ON/OFF)
Desired channel has
interference.
interference.
• Possible weak signal strength, the same
channel with a better signal strength may
have been tuned in on another VCR preset
channel. Example;
VCR preset 1 = BBC1 and
VCR preset 14 = BBC1
(Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section
to move the channel to your desired
position.)
have been tuned in on another VCR preset
channel. Example;
VCR preset 1 = BBC1 and
VCR preset 14 = BBC1
(Refer to Manually Sorting Channels section
to move the channel to your desired
position.)
• TV aerial may need adjusting.
No picture appears.
• Make sure the TV is on the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Check all connecting cables.
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VCR RESET
1.
Press the
STOP
button on the front of the VCR.
2.
Press and hold
MENU
and
CHANNEL UP
buttons together on the front
of the VCR for 10 seconds.
✔
VCR RESET IS NOW COMPLETE
Please continue with your previous procedure.
RF CHANNEL TUNING
If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually between channels 21 and
69 by following the procedure below.
1.
Press the
STANDBY
button.
2.
Press and hold the
MENU
button for 3 seconds.
3.
Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.
4.
The channel number can now be changed by using the
MENU SELECT
/
buttons.
5.
Your TV will now require tuning to the new
channel. (The screen opposite should be
displayed on the TV)
6.
Press the
SET
button to store.
RF THROUGH ON/OFF:
If you wish to connect your VCR to the TV with only a scart lead, the RF Output on your VCR
can be turned OFF and ON. To do this press the
CLEAR
then
SET
buttons on the
remote control at point 3 from
RF CHANNEL TUNING
above
or
at point 4 of
AUTO
TUNING
on page 5. This will help minimise interference.
STOP
CHANNEL
K
V CR R F
S E T
: E N T E R
ME NU : E X I T
SET
SET
(White text
blue background)
blue background)
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GUARANTEE
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:
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.
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.
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.
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 Helpline on the telephone number given below.
supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Helpline 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.
and does not affect these rights in any way.
7.
No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this
guarantee.
guarantee.
If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Helpline on the number
given below.
other SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Helpline on the number
given below.
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee
period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the
repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the
repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt which is supplied at
the time of purchase.
SHARP Helpline: Tel: 08705-274277 (office hours)
or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.
or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.
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CONNECTING TO THE MAINS
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.
Never connect the plug to the
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.
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:
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.
Severe electric shock may occur if you connect the cut-off
plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the
wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given
below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
plug to a mains socket. If a new plug is fitted, observe the
wiring code supplied by the plug manufacturer (and given
below.) If you have any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.
•
Ensure neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected
to the earth terminal in your plug.
to the earth terminal in your plug.
•
Do not allow water to come into contact with the power
supply cord or plug.
supply cord or plug.
•
A damaged power supply cord or loose plug may cause
electric shock.
electric shock.
•
Contact your SHARP dealer or a qualified electrician. Do
not use the VCR.
not use the VCR.
ASA
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