Troubleshooting - Sanyo VWM-700 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING ....-----------------,
SYMPTOM
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CHECK POINT
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CORRECTION
Cassette cannot be inserted. • Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
• A cassette is already in the VCR.
• Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power
cord is plugged in.
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If the
o-o
indicator flashes, press POWER again .
No picture appears on TV • Press TV NCR to select the VCR mode.
screen. • Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR
OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH . (CH3 or CH4).
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A picture appears on TV screen • Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best
but is not clear. picture.
The VCR will not go into the
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed . Stick a piece of
recording mode, even when cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different
REC is pressed. cassette.
No picture appears on television • Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon
screen when PLAY is pressed. the selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).
• Try a different cassette tape.
No picture, but audio is clear. • The heads may require cleaning.
• Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
Interference on playback • Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.
picture. • Adjust the tracking control.
• Take VCR to Service Center for service.
The VCR cannot be remotely • Weak or dead batteries.
controlled or the remote control
•
Do not block sensor .
has short range .
• To switch the remote control mode, be sure to press VCR first.
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appears on the indicator • Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted .
panel.
VCR does not start at preset • Setup recording time according to instructions.
record starting time. • Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.
The tape is ejected in the timer
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed . Stick a piece of cello-
mode.
phane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.
o-D
indicator flashes . • Insert a cassette.
The Auto Clock Setup procedure • The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual
enters the wrong date and/or time. Clock Set procedure on page 23.
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