Chock the following points once again if you are having trouble wlth your unit.
No power...
No picture or sound...
Poorpicture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or r color
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
erformed...
_op,_,/se_pic_e,orthep_se_
p+ctureis no=syor c¢_ains sisals..
VCR cannot be contre[led...
Unitcannot be controlled...
ACTION, PROG and FM/'rv
buttonscannot be selected...
Video csesebecannotbe
iseerted...
Video cassette cannot be
removed...
Tape cannot be ejesteclor
inserted...
Video cassette ejects when a
recordingis started, or the power
isturned offfor timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
i ake sureyourantenna system_ orCABLE), iscorrectlyset.(P. 8-11)
Completely idsert Power Pluginto an AC outlet.
Set POWER buttonto ON.
• AdjustBRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controlsin the
SET UP "rv menu. (P. 20)
Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)
AdjustSHARPNESSand PICTUREcont_s inthe SET UP "IVmenu.(P. 20)
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls inthe SET UP'IV menu. (P.20)
Installa directionalantenna.
Make surethe selected channel is in unit'smemory. (P. 12-13)
Only thechannel being recorded can be viewed an this ualt
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• Make sureycur antenna system(TV or CABLE), is serrestly set.(p. 8-11)
• Make sum cassette record tab isinlant. (P.4)
• Check thatclock isset to currenttime and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (ifused) is lefton and tunedto channel to
be recorded.
: Set recordingStart/Stop times correctly.(P. 22-23)
Timer recordingmay not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occursbefore or during a Timer
recording even after power is restored.
• Adjust TRACKING conb'ol in eitherdirection. (P. 37)
: Try Head Cleanin_ (+P.37)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
• Make sure unit is not in a 13rner Record operation.
• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
• Inspecttheremotebatteries. (P. 4)
• Make sureVCR LOCK isset to oft.(P. 27)
• Exposing unitremote sensorto directfluorescent or outdoorlight may
cause signalinterference.
• Check remote batteries.
• Insertthe cassette window side up; recordtab facing you.
• Compistely insertPower Pluginto an AC o_et.
• Try ejestJngorinsertingthe tape again after tuming POWER oft,then
back on.
• Make surecassette recordtab is intact.(P. 4)
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder wilhotste for
about 3 minutes.This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search m(x_.
VCR cannot be controlled .... Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasenlc.com.
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