TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM
I
CHECK POINT & CORRECTION
Cassette cannot be inserted.
• Load cassette
in
direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
• A cassette is already in the VCR.
• Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power
cord is
plugged in.
•
If the
o-o
indicator flashes, press POWER again .
No picture appears on TV
• Press
TV
NCR
to select the VCR mode.
screen.
• Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR
OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH. (CH3 or CH4).
.
A picture appears on TV screen • Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best
but is not
clear. picture.
The VCR
will not go into the
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece
of
recording mode, even when cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different
REC is pressed. cassette.
No picture appears on television
• Set the television to the VCR channel
(3
or 4) depending upon
screen when
PLAY is pressed. the selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).
•
Try a different cassette tape.
No picture, but audio is clear. • The heads may require cleaning.
•
Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
Interference on
playback • Adjust fine tuning knob on television set
to
obtain best picture.
picture.
• Adjust the tracking control.
•
Take VCR to Service Center for service.
The VCR cannot be
remotely
•
Weak or dead batteries.
controlled or the remote
control
•
Do not block sensor .
has short range.
• To switch the remote control mode, be sure to press VCR first.
" " appears on the indicator • Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted.
panel.
VCR does not start
at
preset
• Setup recording time according to instructions.
record starting time.
• Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.
The tape is ejected in the timer
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece
of
cello-
mode.
phane tape over the safety tab
hole or select a different cassette.
o-D
indicator flashes. • Insert a cassette.
The
Auto
Clock
Setup
procedure
• The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual
enters the
wrong
date
and/or
time.
Clock Set procedure on page 23.
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