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Tape is automatically 
ejected when 
pressing 

  

 or 

 buttons.

• The record-protection tab has been 

removed.

VIDEOPLUS+ does not 
record desired 
programme.

• 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.

The VCR can not be 
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.

Picture does not 

change even though 

the 

/

 buttons 

are pressed. 

• Make sure the VCR is not in Timer or Menu 

mode.

Desired channel 
position can not be 
selected.

• The channel position has been set to be 

skipped. Cancel the SKIP mode for that 
channel.

No colour or poor TV 
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 RF OUT.

• Make sure the RF OUTPUT has not been 

switched off. (Refer to page 35, RF CHANNEL 
TUNING)

Desired channel has 
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 = CH21 and 
VCR preset 14 = CH21
(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.

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Press the 

 

 

 button on the front of the VCR.

 

Press and hold 

 

  

and 

 

 

 buttons together on the front of the 

VCR for 10 seconds.

 

✔

 

If you have a preferred RF output channel this can be set manually (21-69) by following the 
procedure below.

 

Press the

 

 

 button.

 

Press and hold the 

 

 

 button on the VCR front panel for 3 seconds.

 

Wait for a flashing channel number to appear on the VCR display.

 

The channel number can now be changed by using the  

 

 

 or 

  

buttons.

 

Press the 

 

 

 button to store.

 

Your TV will now require tuning to the new channel.

 

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 by pressing the 

 

 

 button then the 

 

 

  button 

on the remote control at point 2 of the 

 

 section of this 

manual on page 5. This will help minimise interference.

 

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights 
and does not affect these rights in any way.

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 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.

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

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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.

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.

 

 

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.

ASA

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