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If 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, pleasetake
a moment to identify the problem you are having,and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If
you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, pleasestay near the product. Our
representatives will be happy to assist you.
Location
For safeoperation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following:
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it awayfrom sources of intense heat.
• Avoid dusty or humid places.
• Avoid placeswith insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of the TV/VCR. Do not place the TV/VCR on a carpet, asthis will block the ventilation openings.
• Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.
• Do not place the TV/VCR near strong magnetic fields.
• Do not move theTV/VCR from a cold placeto a hot place, or vice versa.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards
• Do_ot handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting theTV/VCR from the AC (alternatingcurrent) 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 theTV/VCR cassette compartment.
• Do not place anything on top of theTV/VCR.
Dew Warning (Moisture Condensation)
• Moisture may condense insidethe unit when it is moved from a cold placeto a warm place,after heat-
ing a cold room, or when the humidity is high.There is no warning that moisture hasaccumulated in
your TV/VCR. If you try to play a tape in aTV/VCR in which moisture has accumulated, the tape and
the TV/VCR could be damaged.If you think moisture may have accumulated inside the TV/VCR, keep
theTV/VCR power on (but do not play a tape) for at least two hours.This will allow the TV/VCR to
dry.
TV/VCR will not perform a timer recording.
• Make sure the recording start and stop times are set correctly. Details are on pages32-35. Midnight is
12a.m.Noon is 12 p.m.
• Make sure theTV/VCR power is off.
• Make sure the clock is set. Detailsare on pages12-17.
• Make sure there is a tape in theTV/VCR.The tape must have a record tab.
• With ShowGuard, you don't haveto 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. Detailsare on pages14-17.If you are not usingthe
AUTO CLOCK feature, reset the clock manually.Details are on pages 12.13.)The timer recording will
not occur only if the timer recording was scheduled to take place during the power failure.
• Make sure DEFEATRECORDING is set to OFEDetails are on page 36.
TV/VCR will not record.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Detailsare on page five.
• Make sure DEFEATRECORDING is set to OFE Details are on page 36.
• Plugthe power cord into an active AC outlet. Detailsare on pageseven.
• Check your hookups. Detailsare on pagessix-seven.
• Set up the channels.Details are on page 10.
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