|dentifying VCR Probletns
Problem Possible Solution
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Mike sure the unit is plugged into a working wall
outlet or a cigarette ]i_ mer socket.
Replace the DC car ( _d iuse.
Press the POWER button
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arro_ pointing away from you
Make _ure there is no otner ra_ e in the cc m b arr-
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Uni didn't record a p'cog*am.
MaKe sureme ante _or cableisconnectedand
that the TV/VCR is receivi g ihe broadcast signal.
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
Unit didn t record i time_
p_ogram.
Make sure The unit was turned off
Check the programmed start and stof times.
Make sure the time ie set correctl 3
There is nc picha'e. 1he picture is
disiorted during video tape play-
back, or there is noise or
ri'ea_min the pictHre.
Adjust ihe tracking
Clean the video heads.
Make sure there has been a recordiJ tg on the tape.
You can't re :eive le _1liar
broadcasls.
3heck rne antenna or cable connections.
Rewind :-mmmnd doesn't \_ork.,
Make -,ure the VCR is not in pause Inodc
Make sure the tat e hasnl already been rewound
Fasi foFwagd _'ofllnland doesn t
VVOFK.
Make sure me VCR is not in pause mode
Make snre the tape hasnt already" been fbrwarded.
Pictu* e is streaked during pause
nlode.
This is norma! for SP and LP recording:
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