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<refentryinfo>
<date>15 June 2003</date>
</refentryinfo>
<refmeta>
<refentrytitle>VCR</refentrytitle>
<manvolnum>7</manvolnum>
</refmeta>
<refnamediv>
<refname>VCR</refname>
<refpurpose>Record video signal to VHS tapes</refpurpose>
</refnamediv>
<refsect1>
<title>Description</title>
<para>
A VCR is old technology used to record a NTSC or PAL
analogue television signal to VHS-form magnetic tapes.
The reproduction quality is generally poor — worse
than the original signal.
</para>
</refsect1>
<refsect1>
<title>Troubleshooting</title>
<para>
The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore,
perform the checks described below before calling for service.
<table>
<title>Problems commonly encountered by lusers and their solutions</title>
<tgroup cols="2" rowsep="1" colsep="1">
<thead>
<row>
<entry>Problem</entry>
<entry>Suggested solution</entry>
</row>
</thead>
<tbody>
<row>
<entry morerows="3">
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
<para>No power. OPERATE indicator does not light.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Cassette cannot be ejected.</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
</entry>
<entry>Make sure the power cord is plugged in.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Check outlet, fuse or circuit breaker</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Turn on power.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Press the TIMER ON/OFF button and disengage the timer. </entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="2">
VCR does not operate. OPERATE indicator is lit.
</entry>
<entry>
Dew inside. Wait for about a half hour until the DEW indicator goes out.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Press the EJECT button several times.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Safety device in VCR is functioning. Unplug VCR and plug in again after about one minute.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
VCR does not record.
</entry>
<entry>
Cassette erasure protection hole is uncovered. Use a different cassette or tape over the hole.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Check if a cassette is loaded.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="0">
Casstte is automatically ejected when pressing REC, TIMER RECORD, or TIMER ON/OFF.
</entry>
<entry>
Erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different cassette or adhesive tape over the tab opening.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>
Plug in VCR power cord.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
No tape movement.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure the VCR is not in PAUSE/STILL mode.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>
Make sure tape has not reached the end or beginning.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
Snowy picture appears on TV during playback.
</entry>
<entry>
Adjust the TRACKING control or try a different cassette.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>
<para>
The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic coating of the video tape.
</para>
<para>
(If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask
the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
</para>
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
No picture appears during playback.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF Converter Output Channel adjuster.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Check all connecting cables.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="1">
Cassette cannot be loaded.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure there is no other cassette inside.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry>Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="0">
Picture does not change even though CHANNEL (−) or (+)
button is pressed.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure the Band Selector is in the NORMAL position.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="0">
The multi-function display does not operate properly.
</entry>
<entry>
Press ALL CLEAR button and set the clock again.
Set the timer again if necessary.
</entry>
</row>
<row>
<entry morerows="0">
No operation when any button is pressed.
</entry>
<entry>
Make sure that the C-LOCK is not engaged.
</entry>
</row>
</tbody>
</tgroup>
</table>
</para>
</refsect1>
</refentry>