Troubleshooting - Zenith VCS442 Installation And Operating Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No picture appears on TV
screen.
A picture appears on TV screen
but is not clear.
The VCR will not go into the
recording mode, even when
REC/ITR is pressed.
No picture appears on television
screen when N N (PLAY) is
pressed.
No picture, but audio is clear.
Interference on playback
picture.
Remote does not work.
" - - : - - " appears on the indicator
panel.
VCR does not start at preset
record starting time.
The tape is ejected in the timer
mode.
indicator flashes.
The Auto Clock Setup procedure
enters the wrong date and/or time.
CHECKPOINT & POSSIBLE SOLUTION
• 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.
• If the indicator flashes, press POWER again.
• Use TV/VCR to select the VCR mode.
• Tune the television to the same channel selected on the VCR out-
put channel select switch. (CH3 or CH4).
• Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best
picture.
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Paste a piece of
cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or use a different
cassette.
• Tune the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending on the
selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).
• Try a different cassette tape.
• The heads may require cleaning.
• Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
• Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.
• Adjust the tracking control.
• Take VCR to Service Center for service.
• Weak or dead batteries.
• Remote IR signal to sensor on VCR being blocked.
• Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupt-
ed.
• Set up recording time according to instructions.
• Be sure the AM-PM setting on display is correct.
• VCR must be turned off for Timer to work.
• The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of
cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cas-
sette.
• Insert a cassette.
• The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual
Clock Set procedure on page 20.
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