Before Requesting Service
Checkthe followingpointsonceagainifyou arehavingtroublewithyourCombinationVCR.
No power...
No picture orsound...
Poorpicturewithnormalsound...
Poorsoundwithnormalpicture...
PoorTV reception...
Nocoloror poorcolor...
Ghost(multiple)images...
TV programscannotbe Watched...
Channelcannotbe selected...
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TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
performed...
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...
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Combination VCR cannot be
controlled...
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Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Eject does not function or insertion
cannot be done ......
Video cassette ejects when a
I_scordingis started, or the power is
tumed off for timer recording...
In stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
• Completelyinsertthe PowerPlugintoanAC walloutlet.
• Set the POWER buttonto ON.
• Make sure yourantenna orcable systemisconnectedto the Combination VCR. (P. 5)
• Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC outlet.
• Check that the POWER button is set to on.
• Adjust the BRIGHT, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.11)
• Adjust the VOLUME control. (P.11)
• Adjust the SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.11)
• Adjust the TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP "IV menu. (P.11)
• Install a directional antenna.
• Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination VCR's
memory. (P. 8)
• The design of this unitis such that only the channel being recorded can be viewed.
• Make sure yourantenna orcable systemisconnectedto the Combination VCR. (P. 5)
• Make sure that the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P. 25)
• Set the recording Start/Stop time correctly. (P.18-19)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of more
than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, after power is restored.
• Adjust the TRACKING control in either direction. (P.15)
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 21)
• AimtheRemoteControldirectlyattheremotesensorontheCombinationVCR.(P.7)
• Avoidallobstacleswhichmay interferewiththesignalpath.
• Inspecttheremotebatteriesfor possiblereplacement.(P. 4)
• Makesurethat VCR LOCKisset to off.(P. 21)
• ExposingtheCombinationVCR remotesensorto directfluorescent or outdoor
lightmaycausesignalinterference.
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
• Check that the power plug is completely plugged into an AC outlet.
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• Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.
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• Make sure the record tab is intact on the cassette. (P. 25)
• To enable thequickplaymechanism,the VCRcylinderwillrotatefor about5
minutes.This reducesresponsetimefrom Stopto Playmodeand from.Playto
RewindSearchmode.
• Make sure that VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 21)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer SatisfacUon Center for product
assTstance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servlcenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
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