Troubleshooting Tips - GE VG4271 User Manual

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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
Press VCR to set remote to control the VCR.
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 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 the back of the 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.
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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