50 HelpfulHints
[f you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before
requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.
If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number
of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please
take a moment to identify the problem you are having, and be prepared to explain this to the representa-
tive. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please stay near the product.
Our representatives will be happy to assist you.
Location
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following:
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of the TViVCR, Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, as this will block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move the TV/VCR from a cold place to a hot place, or vice versa.
• Do not use this TViVCR under high temperature conditions.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the TV/VCR from the AC (alternating current) wall
outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If water is spilled on the TV/VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the TV/VCR to an
authorized service center.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the TViVCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of the TV/VCR,
Dew Warning/Display (Moisture Condensation)
• The TViVCR has a sensor that detects moisture condensation. Moisture may condense inside the
TViVCR when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating a cold room, or under con-
ditions of high humidity. If excessive moisture is present inside the TViVCR, "DEW PROTECTION
PLEASEWAIT" appears on the screen. While "DEW PROTECTION PLEASEWAIT" appears, a safety
device prevents the VCR from operating until moisture is gone. When "DEW PROTECTION PLEASE
WAIT" appears on the screen, keep the TV/VCR power on, but do not try to play a tape. Allow at
least two hours for the TViVCR to dry. "DEW PROTECTION PLEASEWAIT" may appear for up to
one hour after moisture is gone. During this time, you can not insert a cassette.
TV/VOR will not perform a timer recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages 33-36. Midnight is
12 a.m. Noon is 12 p.m.
• Make sure the TViVCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set. Details are on pages ?3-78.
• Make sure there is a tape in the TViVCR, The tape must have a record tab.
• With ShowGuard, you don't have to worry about losing your timer recordings. If the power fails, pro-
grammed timer recordings will be restored when the clock is reset. (The clock will reset itself auto-
matically if you are using the AUTO CLOCK feature. Details are on pages 75-78. If you are not using
the AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually. Details are on pages 73-74,) The timer recording
will not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take place during the power failure.
• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 37.
TV/VCR will not record.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
• Make sure DEFEAT RECORDING is set to OFF. Details are on page 37.
• Plug the power cord into an active AC outlet. Details are on page seven.
• Check your hookups. Details are on pages six-eight.
• Set up the channels. Details are on pages 77-72.
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