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POWER
The display panel is blank. Although the
power is on, the VCR does not operate.
VCR OPERATION (RECORD MODE)
Tape does not record.
Timed recording failed.
Picture quality during off-air recording is poor.
VCR OPERATION (PLAYBACK MODE)
Picture quality during playback is poor.
Picture does net appear in playback mode.
Is the unit plugged into a power outlet?
Is there cassette in the VCR?
If there is excess humidity inside the VCR, it will not
function.
Is the safety tab on the cassette intact?
Did you set the times correctly?
Did you insert a blank cassette in the machine?
Is the safety tab on the cassette intact?
Is the power indicator (graphic) on?
Use MFT'(manual fine tuning) key. If additional
adjustment is necessary, use+and-keys.
Picture shows noise bars in Still mode.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control doesn't work
TIMER
Clock doesn't work
Adjust the Chfl-racking control
Playback head may be dirty. Use a head-cleaning tape.
Are the TV receiver and VCR both adjusted for the
same channel (Channel 3 or 4)?
Are the connectors between the TV set and the VCR
correct?
Is the VCR indicator lit on the display panel?
Still mode results are best with recordings made at
SLP speed. If recording was made at SP setting, you
may notice some noise bars in the picture.
Use tracking keys (+and-) to adjust tracking.
Do the batteries need replacing?
Make sure that you are within operational range--no
more than 30 degrees off axis and no more than 23
feet away from the VCR. Make sure there is no
obstruction between the remote control and the VCR.
Is the unit receiving power?
If the unit has been without power for some period of
time, it will need to to be reset.
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