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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 main
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 visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 6760648 if
telephoning from Ireland), Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main
parts distributor, who can be contacted on the following numbers:
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.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do
not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
Any of the buttons on the front
panel does not function.
There is no picture.
The picture on your TV is distorted
during the unit is turned on.
TV programme picture does not fill
the screen.
TV programme pictures are
distorted.
TV channel cannot be changed.
The channel cannot be changed
from the channel you are
recording.
Playback picture is distorted.
The playback picture or TV
programme from equipment
connected through the unit is
distorted.
Nothing was recorded even
though you set the timer setting
correctly.
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VCR / DVD
• Check the mains cable is connected securely.
• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).
• Check if the Child Lock is activated. (See page 10.)
• Check signal cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check connections to your TV. (See pages 14-15.)
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to "AV1" for example) until a picture
appears on the screen.
• Turn the unit off if the unit is not being used.
• Change the channel on this unit.
• Set channels with "Auto Tuning" from the Setup menu. (See page 19.)
• Select the channel of a TV programme using [PROG.
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.
• Adjust the picture. (See the TV instruction manual.)
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.
• Switch the TV input.
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See pages 14-15.)
• Set the TV input to "TV".
• Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a
cellular phone, near the unit.
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the
copyprotection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture
quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it
directly to your TV.
• There was a power failure during recording.
• The unit's internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more
than 1 hour.
• Reset the clock. (See page 22.)
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority.
Remedy
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