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SYMPTOM
TV shuts off.
Closed caption is not
activated.
RECORDING
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not
work.
PLAYBACK
Noise bars appear on the
screen.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control does not
operate.
CAUSE
TV station stopped broadcasting.
Sleep timer is set.
TV station experiencing problems or
program tuned is not closed caption.
TV signal is weak.
The CAPTION button is not depressed.
The video cassette's erase prevention
tab is broken off.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not
set correctly.
The T. REC button has not been
pressed (The T.Rec indicator is not lit).
Tape is old or worn.
Tracking adjustment is beyond range
of automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
The remote control is not aimed at
the sensor.
Distance is too far or too much light
in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path of
the beam.
The batteries are weak.
The batteries are not inserted
correctly.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Tune new channel.
Set Sleep Timer to "0".
Try another channel.
Check CATV connection of VHF/
UHF antenna, reposition or rotate
antenna.
Press the CAPTION button to turn
on the closed caption.
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the
hole.
Reset the present time.
Reset the start/end time.
Press the T.REC button (The T.Rec
indicator is lit).
Replace the tape.
Adjust tracking manually using the
TRK + or – buttons on the remote
control.
Clean the video heads.
Aim the remote control at the
remote sensor.
Operate within 15 feet or reduce
the light of the room.
Clear the path of the beam.
Replace the batteries.
Insert correctly.
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