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Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs, tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by
holding it at the edge while pressing the
center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the
disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of
the disc when placing it back in its
case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes, and moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a
straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any solvent—such as conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or benzine—to
clean the disc.
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person,
such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom
No sound is heard.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
No picture is displayed on the TV.
The disc does not play.
Impossible to record.
Operations are disabled.
Unable to operate the unit from the remote
control.
Handling cassette tapes
Cause
• Connections are incorrect or loose.
• Muting is activated.
The disc is scratched or dirty.
The video cord is not connected correctly.
The disc is placed upside down.
Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed.
The built-in microprocessor may malfunction
due to external electrical interference.
• The path between the remote control and
the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.
• The batteries are exhausted.
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• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take
up the slack by inserting a pencil in
one of the reels and rotating.
• If the tape is loose, it may get
stretched, cut, or caught in the
cassette.
• Be careful not to touch the tape
surface.
• Avoid the following places to store the
tape:
– In dusty places
– In direct sunlight or heat
– In moist areas
– Near a magnet
Action
• Check all connections and make
corrections. (See pages 6 – 9.)
• Press MUTING to cancel the muting.
(See page 11.)
Clean or replace the disc. (See above.)
Connect the video cord correctly.
(See page 7.)
Place the disc with the label side up.
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
Unplug the AC power cord after removing the
batteries from the unit, and then plug it back in.
• Remove the obstruction.
• Replace the batteries.
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