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Some quick and easy tips to fixing probLemsyourseLf.
Stereo Audio Record and/or P&ayback Prob[erns
Observed CondiUon
Stereo is not present.
Possible Cause
TV is not Stereo-compatible.
Program is not in stereo format.
VCR A/V Out jacks are not connected
to TV A/V In jacks.
VCRAudfo/Video Out is not selected
for viewing at the TV.
VCRAUDIO RECORDmode is set to SAP
or MONAURAL.
Probable SoLution
No action is possibLe.
No action is possible.
Make A/V connections. Stereo is
avaiLabLeonLyvia A/V output from
VCR.
SeLectAUX or A/V source as I_/input.
SetVCRAUDIORECORDmodeto
Stereo.SeeAUDIOMenuonpage25.
Moisture Condensation
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the video recorder is moved from a cold place to a
warm place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• Keep the power cord pLugged into an ACoutlet and
POWEROn. This wiLl help prevent condensation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours for the
VCR to d_Jbefore using it.
Magnetic Field from Other Equipment
Keepthe VCRand videotapes away from strong magnetic fields, such as those produced by a vacuum cleaner, refrigerator, or
air conditioner.
Video Head Cleaning
YourVCRautomaticallycleansthe headsasit is used.However,after Longperiodsof use,yourvideo headsmaybecome
cLoggedwithaccumuLateddirt, causingdistortion.Whenthis occurs,usea do-it-yourseLfwet-typeheadcleanlng cassette
availabLefromyourZenithdealer.
Caution:
Do not usea dry-type head-cteanlng system. It may seriously damage the VCRand cassettes used in the VCR. Snow, streaking
in picture, and horizontal pulling indicate the need for professfonal video head cleaning. See your Zenith approved service
center for cleaning.
Cabinet CLeaning
Cleanthe outsidesurfacesof the VCRwith a softLint-free clothasrequired.Usecarenotto scratchthe VCRduringcleaning.