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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 VCR1iVCR2 setting is set to VCR1 so the remote that came packed with your VCR can
operate it.
•
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside the
remote. Release number 1 and replace the batteries.
•
Remove all batteries for approximately
12 hours. Then replace batteries.
Remote
no longer
controls
a GE, RCA,
or ProScan
TV
•
Press "IV to set remote to control a compatible "IV.
•
Check to make sure the remote is programmed
to control an RCA, ProScan, or GE TV.
Remote
no longer
controls
a compatible
"IV, cable
box,
or satellite
receiver
•
Press TV or SAT CABLE to set remote to control the corresponding component.
•
Check to make sure there are no objects between the component and remote.
•
The batteries may need changing.
•
Reprogram remote after batteries have been changed.
•
Remove batteries and hold number button 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
inside the
remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
•
Remove all batteries for approximately
12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the
remote.
Poor or no picture
for normal TV viewing
•
Check to make sure the VCR indicator is off.
•
Check to make sure the "iV is switched to an active channel.
•
Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
Snowy or no picture
during playback
•
Press TV-VCR to turn VCR indicator on.
•
Check TV channel selected (3 or 4) to make sure it matches the channel selected with 3 CH. 4 switch on
back of VCR.
•
Checkto make sure the TV's fine tuning is correct for the channel you have selected.
•
Check video cable connections between VCR and IV monitor.
•
Check to make sure the TV monitor is set to video input channel.
•
Try another tape.
•
Some snow/streaksare normal during search, stop action, frame advance, and slow-motion playback.
Streaks
in picture
during normal playback
•
Press one of the TRACKINGbuttons 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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