Before Requesting Service - Panasonic PV C1343 Operating Instructions Manual

Before Requesting Service

Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
Power
No power...
Monitor
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture... • Adjust VOLUME control. (P.14)
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programs cannot be
watched...
Channel cannot be selected...
VCR
TV program cannot be
recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
performed...
No playback picture, or the
playback picture is noisy or
contains streaks...
VCR cannot be controlled...
Remote Control
Unit cannot be controlled...
ACTION, PROG and FM/TV
buttons cannot be selected...
Miscellaneous
Video cassette cannot be
inserted...
Video cassette cannot be
removed...
Tape cannot be ejected or
inserted...
Video cassette ejects when a
recording is started, or the power
is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the VCR motor
(CYLINDER) continues to
rotate...
VCR cannot be controlled...
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com.
CORRECTION
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
CORRECTION
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.15)
• Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
• Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.15)
• Install a directional antenna.
• Make sure the selected channel is in unit's memory. (P.10)
• Only the channel being recorded can be viewed on this unit.
CORRECTION
• Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.8)
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
• Check that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be
recorded.
• Set recording Start/Stop times correctly. (P.22-23)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption
of more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, even after
power is restored.
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.4)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
CORRECTION
• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P.7) so that signal is unobstructed.
• Inspect the remote batteries. (P.3)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.28)
• Exposing unit remote sensor to direct fl uorescent or outdoor light may cause
signal interference.
• Check remote batteries.
CORRECTION
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Try ejecting or inserting the tape again after turning POWER off, then back on.
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.3)
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 3
minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
Rewind Search mode.
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 28)
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