Symptom
You cannot control
other TVs.
The display window
becomes dim.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
• Set your TV's code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
• The display window automatically becomes dim
when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal