Trouble Checks
Problem Solution
Timer recording not made • Program entered incorrectly (wrong channel or times). Seepage 25.
or wrong program recorded • Cable box was not turned on and tuned to the correct channel at time
recording was to begin,
• Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
• Check to see if the TV/VCR's time and date are correct ... including AM/PM
See page 5.
• Program exceeded tape's length or tape was not rewound beforehand.
• No tape in TV/VCR, or cassette ejected if safety tab broken off.
Clock shows incorrect time or date • Power interruption. TIMER REC indicator flashes on front of TV/VCR.
• Clock was not set accurately (check AM/PM and date). See page 5.
TV/VCR makes noise when stopped • TV/VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal, The head cylinder
inside the TV/VCR will continue to rotate for a few minutes after you put the
VCR in the stop mode.
Will not auto channel search active • Check antenna or cable connections.
channels correctly
Cannot see closed captions on screen • Closed caption function must be set to on. See page 9.
• Station may not be broadcasting closed captions.
Box appears on screen • A text feature has been selected. See page 9_
TIMER REC indicator on front of TV/VCR • Power interruption. Check time and date setting (clock). See page 5.
is flashing • Timer program set and TV/VCR turned off with no cassette or cassette with
no safety tab inserted. Seepage 23.
Tape plays over and over • Auto repeat turned on. See page 19.
Tape starts playing automatically • Auto play feature turned on. See page 19.
TVNCR turns off automatically • Sleep timer turned on. Press TV or VC R to turn TV/VCR back on.
TV/VCR turns on automatically • Wake up timer (alarm) turned on. See page 10.
Cannot record one program while watching • TV/VCR only has one tuner. Only one program can be watched and recorded
a different program at the same time.
Parental Controls are not blocking programs • Make sure Parental Control is turned on. See pages 1I-1£
Parental Control password does not work • Reset Parental Control password, Seepage 15.
Front Panel Buttons won't work • Front Panel Block is on. See page 10.
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