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TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying VCR Problems
Problem Possible Solution
Unit won't turn on. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall
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Press the POWER button.
Unit won't [ake video rape Make sure the tape is window-side up with the
arrow pointing away n'om you.
Make sure there is no other tape in the comparr
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Unit didn't record a program.
Make sure the anmnn; or cable is connected and
that the TV VCR is receiving the broadcast signal.
Make sure the record safety tab is intact.
Unit didn't t'ecord a timer Make sure the unit was turned _ti
program Check the programmed start and stop times.
]/iake sure the time is set correctly
There 1Sno picture, the picture is
distorted during video tape play-
back. or there is noise oi
streaks in the picture.
Adjust the tracking
Clean the video heads.
Make sure there has been a recording on the tape.
You can't rece!ye regular Check the antenna or cable connections.
broadcasts.
Rewind Command doesn't Work. Make Sm'e the VCR is not in pause mode.
Make stne the tape hasn[t already been rewot!nd.
Fast forward command doesn't Make Suite the VCR is not in pause mode.
work. Make sure the tape hasn't already been forwarded.
Picture is streaked during pause This is normal for SP and LP recordings.
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