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Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your Combination VCR.
Power
Correction
No power...
+ Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
+ Set POWER button to ON.
Monitor
Correction
No picture or sound...
e Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.5)
Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet,
Check that POWER button is set to on.
Poor picture with normal sound...
Adjust BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV
menu. (P.9)
Poor sound with normal picture...
Adjust VOLUME control. (P.8)
Poor TV reception...
Adjust SHARPNESS and PICTURE controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.9)
No color or poor color...
Adjust TINT and COLOR controls in the SET UP TV menu. (P.9)
Ghost (multiple) images...
Install a directional antenna.
TV programs cannot be watched...
Make sure that the channel being received is in the Combination VCR's
memory. (P.32)
Channel cannot be selected...
* The design of this unit is such that only the channel being recorded can be viewed.
Correction
TV program cannot be recorded...
Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE), is correctly set. (P.5)
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
Timer recording cannot be
Check clock is set to current time and date.
performed...
Make sure DSS/CABLE box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel to be
recorded.
Set recording Start/Stop time correctly. (P.12-13)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power interruption of
more than 1 minute occurs before or during a Timer Recording, after power is
restored.
No playback picture, or the playback
Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.10)
picture is noisy or contains streaks...
Try Head Cleaning. (P.34)
VCR cannot be controlled...
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
Remote Control
Correction
Combination VCR cannot be
Aim Remote directly at the remote sensor on the Combination VCR. (P.43)
controlled...
Avoid any object blocking signal path.
Inspect the remote batteries. (P.4)
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
Exposing Combination VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor light
may cause signal interference.
Miscellaneous
Correction
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
* Insert the cassette window side up; record tab facing you.
Video cassette cannot be removed...
| + Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
Eject does not function or insertion
* Turn the POWER off and then on, and try ejecting or inserting the tape again.
cannot be done...
Video cassette ejects when a
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.4)
recording is started, or the power is
turned off for timer recording...
In stop mode, the VCR motor
To enable Quick Play mechanism, the VCR cylinder will rotate for about 5
(CYLINDER) continues to rotate...
minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode and from Play to
Rewind Search mode.
VCR cannot be controlled...
Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.26)
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product
assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262.)
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For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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