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Appendix: reference
Troubleshooting Tips (Cont.)
Rewind does not operate
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Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ system or timer recording not made or wrong program recorded
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Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ system code is entered.
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Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was turned on when recording was to begin.
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Check to make sure the program was entered correctly (wrong channel or times).
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Power interruption. Reset the clock.
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Check to see if time and date are correct – including AM/PM.
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Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape's length or the tape was not rewound
beforehand.
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Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time recording was to start.
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Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the cassette's safety tab was intact.
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VCR ejects cassette when the end of the tape is reached during a timer recording.
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Check to make sure VCR Plus+ system setup was completed correctly.
Will not record
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Check to make sure the safety tab is intact.
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Check to make sure the VCR is not in the line mode. Press INPUT on the remote.
Internal clock shows incorrect time or date
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Power interruption.
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Check to make sure the clock is set accurately (check AM/PM and date).
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Check Daylight-Saving setting. The clock may have adjusted for daylight-saving time.
Time did not adjust for daylight-saving time
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Check to make sure daylight-saving feature is set correctly.
VCR makes noise when stopped
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VCR is removing tape from heads. This is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR will continue to
rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in the stop mode.
Will not AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH active channels correctly
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Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
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Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
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If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using
either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
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May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more
information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
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Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cannot select channels over 69
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Cable channels over 69 can only be selected if Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set to CABLE.
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