User Manual
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Problem Suggested Solution
The Recorder heats up during use.
The Recorder makes a snapping sound when starting
recording, playback or loading a disc.
Cannot operate the Recorder.
Cannot display TV listings.
Cannot set timer recording with GUIDE Plus+ system.
The operating noise level increases during High Speed
Dubbing.
Cannot control external receiver from the Recorder.
The Recorder cannot change a channel in the external
receiver's preset to one with a 3-digit programme number.
Timer Recording was set with the One-Button-Record feature,
but a wrong channel was recorded.
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When using this Recorder, the console cabinet may heat up, depending on the use environment. This is not a
malfunction.
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The Recorder may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting recording or playback if you have not
operated it for a while or when loading a disc. This is the sound of the Recorder operating, and is not a
malfunction.
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Are you operating the Recorder within the specified operating temperature range? (Page 8) When using this
Recorder in an extremely cold environment, the hard disc requires time to warm up so it can be operated
without being damaged. It takes a few moments for the HDD to warm up for use after power is supplied.
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Did you complete “Auto Installation” correctly? (Page 25)
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Did you enter the channel settings by the area number? (Pages 46, 47)
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Is the Host Channel set correctly? (Pages 47)
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Did you turn the power off 10 seconds or more before the TV listings data reception time? Even if you are
receiving the Host Channel at the time of TV listings data reception, the TV listings data can be downloaded;
however, when an operation such as displaying a channel, displaying an image, or displaying the Start Menu
screen is performed, the download of TV listings data is cancelled.
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Did you reset the channel settings? Did you change the host station with the GUIDE Plus+ settings? If these
settings are changed, the broadcast display data will be cleared.
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Has the clock been set? (Page 29)
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This is natural as the dubbing speed increases during High Speed Dubbing. It is not due to a malfunction.
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Has the G-LINK cable been connected correctly? Is the infrared sender pointing towards the infrared receptor
of external receiver? (Pages 23 and 46)
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Was your setting for your external receiver correct? (Pages 46 and 57)
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Wait overnight and try external receiver setup again. (Page 46)
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Access the “Setup” Area, select “External Receiver” and repeat the setup for your brand to select a new code
that may accommodate three digits.
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If the channel to be recorded is received via the external receiver, make sure that the external receiver was
left switched to the ON position.
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Make sure that the channel to be recorded is correctly set in the “Editor” Area.
Troubleshooting
NOTE
• If this Recorder receives strong interference from strong external noise such as excessive static electricity, malfunction of
power supply voltage caused by lightning during Recorder use or a wrong operation is sent to the Recorder, errors like the
Recorder not accepting an operation may occur. Press RESET with a toothpick or other narrow rod-like object (nonmetal)
when the Recorder does not operate properly even after the power has been turned off and then back on again.
• When RESET is pressed while the power is on, the Recorder will once be turned off. Turn the power on again. At this
juncture, it may take a few moments for the system processing to finish
before the system is ready for use. During system processing, the HDD and
DVD Mode indicators on the front panel display of the Recorder will blink,
and once system processing has finished, it will be lit. You can operate the
Recorder when the HDD and DVD Mode indicators are lit.
• Since the clock, channel, timer recording programmes and other data in
memory are also reset when RESET has been pressed, they must be set
again.
• When the problem persists even after pressing RESET, unplug the power cord and plug it again. If this does not solve the
problem, contact the nearest service centre approved by Sharp.
RESET button