Troubleshootingtips - GE VG2042 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Tips
No power
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR
does not respond
to remote
Check to make sure there are no objects between thoVCR and remote.
The batteries may need changing.
Make sure the RemoteVCRINCR2
setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR
can operate it.
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside
the remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Checkto make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Checkto make sure theTV is switched to an active channel.
Checkto make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy
or no picture
during
playback
ProssTV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
Check'lV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
Check to make sure theTV's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.
Check video cable connections between VCR andTV monitor.
Check to make sure theTV monitor is set to video input channel.
Try another tape.
Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks
in picture
during
normal
playback
Press one of theTRACKING
buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time
counter
not working
or time
counter
not working
in search
modes
The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment
of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
A minus (-) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the tape farther back than a counter reading of
0:00:00.
The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.
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