Troubleshooting - Panasonic AG-3200 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, use this chart and see if you can repair the trouble yourself. Small problems are often easily corrected, and this
can save you from the trouble of sending your VCR off for repair.
Power
SYMPTOM
The power will not come
on.
The clock works, but the
VCR's power will not come
on.
The Remote will not
function.
Playback
SYMPTOM
The tape is running but the
picture will not appear.
Recording
SYMPTOM
Recording will not start.
Timer Recording
SYMPTOM
Timer recording will not
work.
Timer programing will not
work.
You moved, and now VCR
Plus+ system does not
work properly
Other Problems
SYMPTOM
The channel cannot be
changed.
Even though Auto or
Semiauto Clock Set has
been performed, the clock
is incorrect.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The AC power cord is disconnected.
The Child Lock function is activated.
The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode
with "AUTO TIMER" set to "OFF" (
The Child Lock function is activated.
The batteries are discharged.
The VCR is in the timer recording standby mode.
Remote control A/B code is wrong.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
If the RF connection ( pg. 6) is used to view the
picture, the channel on the TV is set incorrectly.
If the AV or S-video connection (
to view the picture, the TV receiver is set to the
wrong mode.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
There is no cassette loaded.
The loaded cassette has had its record safety tab
removed.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The clock and/or the timer program have been set
incorrectly.
The timer is not engaged.
The VCR has not been set up properly.
Timer recording is in progress.
The receivable stations in the new area are
received on different channels than those in the
previous area.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Recording is in progress.
The clock setting data received from the host
channel is incorrect.
Connect the AC power cord.
Press and hold POWER 1 for more than
10 seconds to release the Child Lock function.
( pg. 16)
Press TIMER to disengage the timer.
pg. 15).
Press and hold POWER 1 for more than
10 seconds to release the Child Lock function.
( pg. 16)
Replace batteries.
Press TIMER to disengage the timer.
Reset A/B code. (
Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.
pg. 6) is used Select the AV mode on the TV.
Insert a cassette on which the record safety tab is
intact.
Remove the cassette and cover the hole with
adhesive tape, or load a cassette on which the
record safety tab is intact.
Set the clock and/or timer program correctly.
Press TIMER to engage the timer and make sure
that # appears on the display panel.
Re-perform the set-up procedures. Make sure you
have compensated for guide channel and VCR or
cable box channel number mismatches. (
Timer programing cannot be performed when
timer recording is in progress. Wait until it finishes.
Re-perform the procedure in "Changing VCR
Plus+
Press PAUSE (9) to pause the recording, change
channels, then press PLAY (4) to resume
recording.
Select a different host channel during Semiauto
Clock Set (
( pg. 8).
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
pg. 17)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
® Setting" ( pg. 12).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
pg. 7), or perform Manual Clock Set
pg. 12)