Panasonic OmniVision PV-V4020 Operating Instructions Manual page 33

Before Requesting Service
Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
Power
Correction
No power...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
• Make sure power source is active.
Recording
&
Playback
Correction |
TV program cannot be recorded...
• Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
• Check hook up selection. (P.4-5)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set.
(Channels [P.28})
• Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.30)
Timer recording cannot be performed...
• Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
• Set recording start/stop times correctly. (P.12)
• Make sure POWER button is set to OFF. (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, even after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4)
(P.6) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.31)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.31)
Special effects playback, picture may contain
some verticai jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Verticai Hold Controi...
• Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to MANUAL, then adjust.
VCR cannot be controiled...
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
• Make sure remote is in proper mode.(P.18)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
Remote Control
Correction |
VCR cannot be remote controiied...
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.38)
• Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
ACTiON and PROGA/CR+ buttons cannot be
used...
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.18)
• Check remote batteries. (P.4)
, Miscellaneous
Correction |
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
• Set VCR/TV selector to 'TV.'' (P.9)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
• Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
• Check if a tape is already in the unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is turned off for timer recording...
• Make sure cassette rec tab is intact. (P.30)
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues
to rotate...
* To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play
mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
The top of the playback picture waves back and
forth excessively...
• Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air TV
signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during
playback. Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct. If
your TV has no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is
ineffective, contact your nearest TV service center.
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).
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