Troubleshooting Tips - GE VG4060 User Manual

Troubleshooting Tips
No power
Check to make sure it is plugged into an operating outlet.
Check to make sure your connections are correct.
VCR does not respond to remote
Check to make sure there are no objects between the VCR and
remote.
The batteries may need changing.
Make sure the Remote VCR1/VCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so
the remote that came packed with your VCR can operate it.
Poor or no picture for normal TV viewing
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
Check to make sure the TV is switched to an active channel.
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and
correct.
Snowy or no picture during playback
Press TVoVCR to turn VCR indicator on.
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the
channel selected with CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR.
Check to make sure the TV*s fine tuning is correct for the
channel you have selected.
Check video cable connections between VCR and TV monitor.
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input. See "How
to Find Your TV's Video Input Channel" in this section of the
manual for details.
Try another tape.
Some snow/streaks are normal during search, stop action,
frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks in picture during normal playback
Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or
down for the best picture.
Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn
out.
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