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If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operation the unit, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check
the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to locate and remedy the problem.
Symptom
No power.
The power is on,but the DVD/VCR does
not work.
No picture.
No sound.
Sound is heard from only one speaker.
The playback picture is poor.
The DVD/VCR does not start playback.
The remote control does not work properly.
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Cause
• The power cord is disconnected.
• No disc is inserted.
• No tape is inserted.
• The TV is not set to receive DVD/VCR signal
output.
• TV/VCR mode for DVD/VCR is set to TV.
• The video cable is not connected securely.
• The connected TV power is turned off.
• An unplayable disc is loaded.
• The S-video cable is not connected.
• The video cable or 75 ohm coaxial cable is not
connected.
• The audio cables are not connected securely.
• The power of the equipment connected with the
audio cable is turned off.
• Volume control is set to minimum.
• The wrong function is selected.
• Faulty speaker connections.
• Faulty connection of speaker wires.
• The disc is dirty.
• Tape heads are dirty.
• Tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR.
• An unplayable disc is loaded.
• No disc is inserted.
• No tape is inserted.
• An unplayable disc is inserted.
• The disc is placed upside down.
• The disc is not placed within the guide.
• The disc is dirty.
• "PARENTAL" is set.
• The remote control is not pointed at the remote
sensor of the DVD/VCR.
• The remote control is too far from the DVD/VCR.
• There is an obstacle in the path of the remote
control and the DVD/VCR.
• The batteries in the remote control are weak, or
installed incorrectly.
• This remote control use the same buttons for VCR
and DVD functions (ex. PLAY).
• Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
• Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape
indicator in the display window is lit.)
• Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV
so the picture from the DVD/VCR appears on the
TV screen.
• Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control
repeatedly to choose VCR mode. VCR indicator
light appears in the display window.
• Connect the video cable securely.
• Turn on the TV.
• Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type,
color system and regional code.)
• Connect the video cable into the jack.
• Connect the video cable into the jack.
• Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable into the jack.
• Connect the audio cable securely.
• Turn on the equipment connected with the audio
cable.
• Turn up the volume.
• Select the correct function.
• Connect the speaker wires firmly to the speaker
terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires firmly to the speaker
terminals.
• Clean the disc.
• Clean video heads.
• Use [Tracking] +/– for manual tracking adjustment
while tape is playing.
• Load a playable disc. (Check the disc logo, type,
color system and regional code.)
• Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape
indicator is lit.)
• Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type,color
system,and Regional code.)
• Place the disc with the playback side down.
• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the
guide.
• Clean the disc.
• Cancel the parental lock function or change the
rating level. Reset it after play. (See page E56.)
• Point the remote control at the remote sensor of
the DVD/VCR.
• Operate the remote control within 16 ft (5 m).
• Remove the obstacle.
• Check the battery polarity (+ or –).
• Replace the batteries.
• When using a VCR, first press the [VCR] button.
When using a DVD, first press the [DVD] button.
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