Akai VS-G205

Troubleshooting
Should you have any problems during the operation of this VCR, please check that all the controls are set to their proper positions
and that all cables are properly connected (refer to this manual! for the correct procedures). If a problem persists, refer to the advice
below.
If the problem can not be corrected with the instructions below, write down the model and serial number and all pertinent data re-
garding warranty coverage, as well as a clear description of the problem, and contact your nearest AKAI service centre.
; PROBLEM CHECK POINT
There is no power to the VCR. Is the mains lead plugged in?
The eject button does not work. If the VCR is in the timer mode the eject button will not work,press the
TIMER button to cancel.
If the VCR is in the recording mode press the stop button then eject.
Is the TV set to the video channel?
Is the antenna connected correctly?
is the “AV” indicator lit on the FL display? If so press the CHANNEL
buttons to cancel it.
Is the VCR in the correct mode?
There is no picture on the TV screen.
The
VCR
will
not
record.
Is
the
recording
defeat
tab
of
the
video
tape
removed?
If
so
cover
the
cavity
with
adhesive
tape.
The record button must be pressed for a few seconds to start recor-
ding.
Is the “AV” indicator on the FL display lit? If so press the CHANNEL
buttons to cancel it.
The VCR does not operate using the remote con- Replace the batteries in the remote control.
trol.
Poor
quality
of
all
TV
stations.
:
Check
that
the
TV
is
properly
tuned
to
the
video
channel.
Check
the
antenna
connections.
Is the
TV/VCR
switch
set
to
VCR?
The
video
tape
is
ejected
when
the
record
button
is Is
the
recording
defeat
tab
removed
on
the
video
tape?
pressed.
If
so
cover
the cavity
with adhesive
tape
There are disturbances in the playback picture. Adjust with the AUTO TRACKING button.
Adjust with the multi control buttons.
The
FL
display
is
flashing.
A
power
failure
has
occured
(exceeding
60
minutes).
The clock and programme data will have to be reset.
The quick finder does not function. Check that the VCR is in the playback mode.
Timer
recording
does
not
function.
Is
the
clock
set
to
the
correct
time?
Are
the
date,
start
and
stop
times
correctly
set?
“Err
1,
2,
4
or
5”
appears
on
the
FL
display
Press
the
POWER
button
a
few
times.
The
display
should
disappear.
If
the
display
remains
on
the
FL
display,
contact
your
Akai
service
centre.
“Err
3”
appears
on
the
FL
display
This-usually
indicates
condensation
in
the
VCR.
Wait
1
hour
and
then
press
the
POWER
button
a
few
times.
The
display
should
disappear.
If
the
display
remains
on
the
FL
display,
contact
your
Akai
service
centre.
Note:
e When you have finished using the VCR eject the cassette and turn the power off.
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The
VCR
may
become
warm
during
operation,
this
is
normal
and
does
not
indicate
a
fault.
However,
make
sure
that
the
VCRis
well
ventilated,
and
do
not
place
anything
on top
of
the
ventilation
holes.
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