Before Requesting Service - Panasonic Omnivision PV-C1331W Manual

Chock the following points once again if you are having trouble wlth your unit.
No power...
No picture or sound...
Poor picture with normal sound...
Poor sound with normal picture...
Poor TV reception...
No color or r color
Ghost (multiple) images...
TV program cannot be recorded...
Timer recording cannot be
erformed...
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p+cture is no=syor c¢_ains sisals..
VCR cannot be contre[led...
Unitcannot be controlled...
ACTION, PROG and FM/'rv
buttons cannot be selected...
Video csesebecannotbe
iseerted...
Video cassette cannot be
removed...
Tape cannot be ejesteclor
inserted...
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...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
i ake sureyour antenna system _ or CABLE), is correctly set. (P. 8-11)
Completely idsert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Set POWER buttonto ON.
• Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controlsin the
SET UP "rv menu. (P. 20)
Adjust VOLUME control. (P. 16)
AdjustSHARPNESS and PICTUREcont_s in the SET UP "IV menu.(P. 20)
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP'IV menu. (P. 20)
Installa directionalantenna.
Make sure the selected channel is in unit'smemory. (P. 12-13)
Only thechannel being recorded can be viewed an this ualt
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• Make sureycur antenna system (TV or CABLE), is serrestly set. (p. 8-11)
• Make sum cassette record tab is inlant. (P.4)
• Check that clock isset to currenttime and date.
• Make sure DSS/CABLE box (ifused) is lefton and tuned to channel to
be recorded.
: Set recording Start/Stop times correctly.(P. 22-23)
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.
• Adjust TRACKING conb'ol in either direction. (P. 37)
: Try Head Cleanin_ (+P.37)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
• Make sure unit is not in a 13rner Record operation.
• Aim remote at remote sensor on unit (P. 7) so that signal is
unobstructed.
• Inspect t heremotebatteries. (P. 4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to oft. (P. 27)
• Exposing unitremote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoorlight may
cause signal interference.
• Check remote batteries.
• Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
• Compistely insert Power Plug into an AC o_et.
• Try ejestJngor insertingthe tape again after tuming POWER oft, then
back on.
• Make sure cassette recordtab is intact.(P. 4)
• To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder wilhotste for
about 3 minutes.This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search m(x_.
VCR cannot be controlled .... Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P. 27)
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)
or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasenlc.com.
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