Before Calling For Service - Sharp VC-A230X Operation Manual

Before Callinq for Service
Check this list before calling for service
Problem
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
No power.
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Cannot turn on the VCR.
Cassette cannot be ejected.
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*The VCR display does not operate
properly.
No operation when any button is
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pressed.
VCR does not record.
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Cassette is automatically ejected when
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pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF.
No tape movement.
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Cassette cannot be loaded.
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Picture does not change even though
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C H A N N E L A/V ( C H A/Y) a r e
pressed.
Desired channel position cannot be
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selected.
NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE
No colour or poor TV picture on normal
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viewing.
*Snowy picture appears on TV during
playback.
correct during playback.
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM
*The VCR cannot be operated by the
remote control.
This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or
interference. If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours.
Possible Cause/Solutions
See page 5, item 3.
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Make sure the power cord is plugged in
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Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.
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Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.
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Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged.
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Safety device in VCR is functioning.
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Unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours, and then set the clock
again. Set the timer again if necessary.
*Cassette's erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different
cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
Check if a cassette is loaded.
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*Cassette's erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different
cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode.
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Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.
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Make sure there is no other cassette inside.
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Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode.
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channel.
Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
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Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in
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Adjust CHANNEL A/v (CH A/T) or try a different cassette.
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The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic coating of
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the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the
retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
Check all connecting cables.
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The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit
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The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window.
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The batteries are exhausted.
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The batteries have not been inserted in the correct direction (+/- polarity).
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