Zenith IQVB425 Operating Manual & Warranty page 36

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Some quickandeasytips to fixingprobLems yourseLf.
Before CalUng for Service
Please refer to this chart before caLlingfor service. First, turn on the TV and VCR.SeLect appropriate input for the TV to
receive the video signal from the VCR. You wiLLprobably use the Antenna In connection to the TV. SeLectchannel 3 or 4 at
the TV. PLacethe VCRin the VCR mode by pressing the TV/VCR button on the remote repeatedly until VCRindicator Light
appears in the VCRfront paneL.If you have a cable box, turn it on and select channeL3 or 4 at the VCR.
Operating Prob&ems
Observed Condition ProbableSolution
Nopowerto the VCR. Connectpowercord.
Remote doesnotfunction. Rep|ace with newbatteries.
No picture appears on TV screen from
any VCRfunction.
VCRfeatures do not function. VCRdoes
not respondto remote functions or VCR
keys.
PossibLe Cause
Power cord is not connected.
Batteries are weak.
You are too far away from the VCR.
Remote may be at an awkward angLe.
Source for TV is not selected property.
W/VCR mode for VCRis set to W.
VCR is Locked up.
Hove dosertothe VCR.
Avoid hoWing the remote at sharp
ang_.
Set INPUT source on 1V to Audio/Video
To, or tune TV to Channel 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Press the TV/VCR button on remote
repeatedLyto choose VCR mode. VCR
indicator Ught appears in VCRfront
)and.
Disconnect VCR power cord for three (3)
minutes. Reset clock and other features
as necessary.
Playin 9 Tapes (Ptayback) Problems
Possible Cause Probable Solution
Tape is fuLLyrewound or is at its end. No action necessary.
Note: This is normal operating sound No action necessary.
from internal mechanisms.
Source for TV is not seLectedproperLy.
Observed Condition
Tape wiLL not rewind or fast forward.
Mechanical sound is audlb|e during
pLayback,
Tape playback does not appear on TV
screen.
Video "noise" (ho_zonta[ streaks)
appear during norma| tape pLaying.
VCRStatus DispLayflickers when using
STILL video during tape playback.
TV/VCR mode for VCRis set to TV.
Tape is a rentaLor was recorded on
another VER.
Tape heads are dirty.
Tape tracking needs to be adjusted
whiLe in sLow-motion playback.
Set Input source on IV to Audio/Video
In, or tune TV to ChanneL 3 or 4, as
appropriate.
Pressthe W/VCR button repeatedly to
choose VCRmode. VCRindicator Light
appears in VCR front paneL.
Use ADJ (</1_) for manua| tracking
adjustment whiLetape is playing.
CLeanvideo heads,
FromSTILL video mode, enable
sLow-motion pLayback.Use AD3 (</1_)
to adjust tracking for best picture.
Return to PLAYmode, then press
PAUSEfor STILL video.