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Check the following
points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
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.26])
• Make
sure cassette
record tab is intact. (P.28)
Timer recording cannot be performed...
• Check 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 setto OFF. (P.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
• Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match Channel 3/4 switch on rear
picture is noisy or contains streaks..,
panel of VCR (P.4) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.29)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.29)
Special effects playback, picture may contain
• Set TV's Vertical Hold Control to "MANUAL" then adjust.
some vertical jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled,..
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.24)
• Make sure remote is in proper mode.
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
VCR cannot be remote
controlled...
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.36)
• Avoid any ObleCtblocking signal path.
• Inspect remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.24)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be used...
• Press VCR butlon for VCR mode. (P.14)
• Check Batteries.
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.
• Insure
no other tape
is inside
unit.
Video cassette
cannot
be removed...
• Completely
insert Power
Plug into AC outlet.
Video cassette
ejects
when a recording
is started
• Make sure cassette
rec tab is intact. (P.28)
or the power
is turned
off for timer recording...
In Stop mode,
the motor (CYLINDER)
continues
• To enable Quick
play mechanism,
the cylinder
will rotate for about
to rotate...
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
• Because
VCR playback
signal
is not as stable as off-the-air
TV
forth excessively..,
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 inaffective,
contact
your nearest
TV service
center.
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