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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
CORRECTIVE
ACTION column to remedy
the problem.
PROBLEM
No power,
Timer recording is not possible.
Cannot go into Record mode.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
Cannot view a tape but the audio is
OK.
No picture or poor picture on
playback.
On-the-air TV programs cannot be
seen.
No operation from the infrared
Remote Control.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
• Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If needed, cover the
hole with plastic tape.
• Adjust tracking cont.rol for a better picture by using the CHANNEL
• or • button on the VCR.
• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD
CLEANING"
below.
• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
• Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR!TV indicator on the VCR comes on.
• Fine tune your TV.
• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections.
See page 10.
• Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the VCR!TV indicator on the VCR disappears.
• Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Check batteries in remote control.
• You cannot copy a copyrighted
video tape. You are 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
please call our help line at 1-800-968-3429,
to locate an
Authorized
Service Center.
CABINET
CLEANING
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of
the VCR with a soft cloth immersed
in lukewarm
water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti-
cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause
damage and discoloration
to the exposed surfaces.
AUTO
HEAD
CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or re-
move a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the "IV 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 video heads in your VCR may need to be
cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video
store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line at 1-800-968-3429,
to locate
i
an Authorized
Service Center.
NOTES:
• Remember to read the instructions included with the
video head cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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