Sharp VL-Z400H-T operation manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible cause Suggested solution, Mode

Troubleshooting

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)676 0648 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:

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.: 0121 766 5414

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.

	Symptom	Possible cause	Suggested solution
	No power.	Power source is not properly con-	Connect power source properly
		nected.	(pp. 6, 9).
		Battery pack is not charged.	Charge battery pack sufficiently
Power			(p. 8).
		Dew in camcorder.	Wait until dew dries (p. xi).
		Safety function is in effect.	Set the Power switch to OFF and re-
			move battery pack. Wait for 2 sec-
			onds, then reinstall battery pack
			and turn on power (pp. 6, 7).
	The Record Start/	Erasure-protect tab on video cas-	Close tab or use a new cassette
	Stop button does not	sette is open.	(p. 94).
	work.
	Power suddenly turns	POWER SAVE menu item is set to	Set the POWER SAVE menu item to
	off.	Ò5 MINÓ or Ò10 MINÓ.	ÒOFFÓ (p. 42).
mode	Auto focus does not	Manual Focus mode is engaged.	Set to Auto Focus mode (p. 55).
	work.	Zoom used on close subject.	Zoom out from subject (p. 24).
Camera
		cal stripes.	Focus manually (p. 54).
		Subject has little contrast in bright-
		ness, or is full of horizontal or verti-
	Bright subject pro-	Occurs when shooting subject with
	duces wide vertical	strong contrast to the background.	ÑÑ
	lines.	Does not indicate a malfunction.
	Display automatically	Camcorder is in Demo mode.	Set the DEMO MODE menu item to
	changes in Camera		ÒOFFÓ (p. 92).
	mode.

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