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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the
PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRFL-TIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
No power.
• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is not possible.
• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.
• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If needed, cover the
hole with plastic tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using the CHANNEL
• or • button on the VCR.
No picture but the audio is OK in
• Head cleaning may be necessary, consult our nearest Authorized
playback.
Service Center for this unit.
No picture or poor picture on
• Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCRffV button so that
playback,
the "VCR" indicator appears on the display.
• Fine tune your TV.
On-the-air TV programs cannot be
• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 10.
seen.
• Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the "VCR" indicator disappears from the display.
No operation from the infrared
• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
Remote Control.
• Check batteries in remote control.
• Press the VCR button on the remote control, then try again.
Video or color fades in and out when
• None. (You are copying a copyrighted video tape and are
making a copy of a video tape.
experiencing copy guard protection.)
MAINTENANCE
SERVICING
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to cor-
rect the problem by yourself. There are no user-service-
able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and
take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for serv-
icing.
To locate our Authorized Service Center call 1-800-968-
3429.
CABINET
CLEANING
1.
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of I
the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm i 2.
water and wrung dry.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans heads as you insert or remove
a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumu-
lated on the video heads after long periods of use, or the
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem.
If a streaky or snowy picture appears during play-
back, the heads of your VCR may need to be cleaned.
Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
consult our nearest Authorized Service Center. Pro-
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti- I
fessional video head cleaning requires highly techni-
cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause !
cal attention.
damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
IINOTES:
• Remember to read the instructions included with the
head cleaner before use.
• Clean heads only when problems occur.
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