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Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your Combination VCR.
Power
Correction
No power...
* Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
* Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or poor color...
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV programs cannot be watched...
Channel cannot be selected...
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
Combination VCR cannot be
controlled...
Miscellaneous
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Eject does not function or insertion
cannot be done...
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...
Correction
* Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.5)
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Check that POWER button is set to on.
Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.9)
Adjust VOLUME control. (P.8)
Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.9)
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.9)
Install a directional antenna.
Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination VCR's
memory. (P.32)
The design of this unit is such that only the channel being recorded can be viewed.
Correction
* Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.5)
* Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
* Check 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 time correctly. (P.12-13)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of
more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, after power is
restored.
* Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.10)
Try Head Cleaning. (P.34)
* Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Correction
* Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the Combination VCR. (P.43)
* Avoid any object blocking signal path.
* Inspect the remote batteries. (P.4)
* Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
* Exposing Combination VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
Correction
Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 5
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.26)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product
assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262.)
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For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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