Symptom
No TV programme appears
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
The timer does not operate.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS menu is set to ON.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a programme position when recording
TV programmes; select "L1," "L2," or "L3" when
recording from other equipment.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
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Additional Information
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