Sharp VC-MH732HM (serv.man28) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
ANSWER
Display is not working.
• Make sure the VCR is not in LOW POWER mode.
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (plug another
• 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.
any commands.
• Check CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2 hours.
Tape cannot be loaded.
• Make sure there is no other tape in the VCR.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
• Make sure you are loading the tape correctly.
VCR cannot be operated
by remote control.
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.
• Point the remote control at the VCR.
• Batteries are flat - replace both.
• Batteries have not been inserted correctly.
• VCR is positioned in strong light.
No picture appears.
• Make sure TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.
• Check all connecting cables.
Rewind is not possible.
• Make sure tape is not at the start.
Picture does not change
even though CHANNEL
even though CHANNEL
/
buttons are
pressed.
• Make sure VCR is not in timer or menu mode.
Desired channel position
cannot be selected.
cannot 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.
picture on normal viewing.
• Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
• Make sure VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
• Make sure VCR power cord is properly plugged in.
Playback picture is snowy. • Adjust the tracking using CHANNEL
/
buttons.
• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to
• The video heads may have been contaminated - refer to
a SHARP Service Facility.
Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
REC (
ejected when pressing
REC (
) or TIMER
ON/OFF buttons.
• The record-protection tab has been removed.
Playback/ recording does
not playback in stereo.
not playback in stereo.
• Ensure VCR is connected to a stereo TV and SCART lead.
• Programme may not carry stereo.
• Programme may not carry stereo.
VIDEOPLUS+ does not
record desired
programme.
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.
• Ensure date and time are correctly set on the VCR.
Satellite receiver does not
respond to VCR
commands.
respond to VCR
commands.
• Adjust the position or angle of the satellite receiver.
Desired satellite channel
cannot be selected by the
VCR.
cannot be selected by the
VCR.
• Re-install all channels ensuring that the satellite receiver is
not in any special channel setting mode and that the
desired channel is below channel 99 on your satellite
receiver.
desired channel is below channel 99 on your satellite
receiver.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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VCR RESET
1.
Press
STOP
to switch on the VCR.
2.
Press and hold
MENU
and
CHANNEL
buttons together on the front of the VCR
for 10 seconds.
3.
The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
4.
Follow the on-screen display to proceed with auto installation.
✔
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock set.
Refer to the
CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION
chapter if
•
Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.
•
You wish to re-arrange the channel order.
•
You wish to change the time on the clock or if the VCR could not set the time.
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277
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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:
repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed
below:
5.
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.
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.
6.
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.
apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
7.
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.
or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was
purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.
8.
The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, batteries or video tapes.
9.
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.
from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the
SHARP Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below.
10.
This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights and
does not affect these rights in any way.
does not affect these rights in any way.
11.
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 Customer Information Centre on the
number given below.
SHARP products, please telephone the SHARP Customer Information Centre on the
number given below.
SHARP Customer Helpline Tel: 0990 274277
Please note that all calls are charged at local rate.
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.
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
If problems persist contact the SHARP Customer Helpline on tel: 0990-274277