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Before requesting service
I HAVE AN ON SCREEN MESSAGE.
You have attempted to carry out a function, which is not possible at this time.
It may be that no tape is inserted and you have pressed PLAY or that you
tried to change the details of a timer recording whilst it was being carried out.
Please follow the instructions as given on the display.
THE VCR DISPLAY IS NOT ILLUMINATED.
The AC mains lead has become disconnected
Connect mains lead securely.
THE DISPLAY IS LIT, BUT THE VCR CANNOT BE OPERATED.
The VCR is in timer recording mode.
Press TIMER to cancel the mode.
Safety devices are operating.
Disconnect the mains, wait for 1 minute and reconnect.
If problem persists, consult service engineer.
VCR PICTURE DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE SCREEN.
If connected via RF
Check RF output channel and adjust if necessary. (See page 14.)
If connected via SCART
Check connections and choose appropriate AV channel on TV.
AUTO CLOCK SETTING DOES NOT OPERATE.
Teletext information is not available or cannot be read.
Set the clock manually. (See page 32 for details.)
THE PLAYBACK PICTURE IS DISTORTED, BLACK AND WHITE
OR HAS HORIZONTAL NOISE BARS.
The tracking adjustment is not correct.
Adjust the tracking. (See page 17.)
The playback channel on the TV has not been tuned properly.
Re-tune the TV.
The video heads may be worn or clogged.
Try to playback a new tape.
Please contact our after sales service centre if you fail to remove problems by yourself
(see Guarantee Information).
THE PICTURE OF A RECORDED PROGRAMME IS DISTORTED OR
MISSING.
The aerial or connection is defective
Check connections and reconnect as necessary.
No programme was recorded because the VCR is not tuned correctly.
Re-tune the VCR.
Incorrect programme position was selected.
Select correct channel.
TIMER RECORDING DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
Time and date were not set correctly.
Re-set correctly.
The start or finish time was not set correctly.
Re-set correctly.
The VCR was not put into timer recording mode.
Put VCR into timer recording mode.
RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE IS NOT POSSIBLE.
The cables are not connected properly.
Check connections and adjust as necessary.
THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY.
The remote signal cannot reach the VCR.
Point the remote at the front of VCR and make sure that there are no
objects in the way.
The remote is too far from the VCR
Move closer to the VCR or replace the batteries.
The batteries have been inserted incorrectly.
Insert the batteries correctly.
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