Troubleshooting – Sharp VC-MH715HM User Manual

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VCR

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE!

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks
described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of
this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier
from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the telephone number listed below, you will then be given details of how to obtain
service.

Tel.

08705 274277 (office hours) or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland- Please note: All calls will

be charged at local rate.

AREA

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE/CURE

INSTALLATION TV will not tune in to

the VCR.

• Check all the cables are correctly

connected.

• Check your TV manual for correct tuning of

your TV.

Auto Installation
screen does not
appear when the VCR
is switched on OR Auto
Installation is not
complete.

• Reset the VCR and complete AUTO

INSTALLATION again. (Refer to VCR Reset at
the back of the book.)

POWER

Display is not working.

• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Make sure the wall socket has power (check

by plugging 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.

• Check the CHILD LOCK is not engaged.
• Safety device operating: unplug VCR for 2

hours.

PLAYBACK

No picture appears.

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.
• Check all connecting cables.

Playback picture is
snowy.

• Adjust the tracking using the

VCR CHANNEL

/

buttons.

• Try another tape.
• The video heads may have been

contaminated - refer to a SHARP Service
Facility.

RECORDING

Tape is automatically
ejected when pressing
the

REC

or

TIMER ON/OFF

buttons.

• The record-protection tab has been

removed from the cassette.

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