Sharp VL-WD250U - Manual (Page 84)

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Appendix
Appendix
VCR mode
General
Symptom
Cannot play back, rewind
or fast forward tape.
Video noise in image.
Cassette will not eject.
Viewfinder picture is
hard to see.
LCD monitor picture is
hard to see.
Cannot edit to con-
nected video equipment.
Remote control does
not function.
Possible cause
Position at beginning or end of
tape.
Dirty video heads.
Old or worn tape.
Power source is not properly
connected.
Battery pack is not charged.
Camcorder is recording.
Viewfinder diopter is not properly
adjusted.
Inappropriate picture adjustments.
Audio/video or DV cable is not
properly connected.
REMOTE menu item is set to
“OFF”.
Remote control battery has run
down.
Remote control used beyond
operating range.
Intense daylight falling on
camcorder remote sensor.
Obstacle between remote control
and camcorder remote sensor.
Suggested solution
Rewind or fast forward tape to
desired point
(p. 21) .
Call for service (p. 72) , or use a
commercially available video head
cleaning tape
(p. 68) .
Use a new cassette.
Connect power source properly
(pp. 8, 9) .
Charge battery pack sufficiently
(p. 7) .
Stop tape and try again (p. 18) .
Adjust diopter (p. 16) .
Adjust picture (p. 55) .
Connect audio/video or DV cable
properly
(pp. 56–58) .
Set REMOTE menu item to “ON”
(pp. 37, 38) .
Replace remote control batteries
with new ones
(p. 37) .
Use remote control within operating
range
(p. 38) .
Protect remote sensor from
exposure to intense daylight
(p. 38) .
Remove obstacle or use remote
control from different angle
(p. 38) .
Notes:
• This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external
electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, turn off the power and disconnect the unit from
any power sources, including the lithium battery, etc. Then reconnect the power sources to resume
operation.
• If the characters displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor appear to malfunction, disconnect
the power source and remove the lithium battery, then reconnect the power source, insert the lithium
battery, and turn the power on again. The characters should be normal. Set the date and time, then
resume operation.