Panasonic Omnivision PV-9455S Operating Instructions Manual page 33

;heck the following pointsonce again if you are havingtrouble with your VCR.
No power...
TV program cannot be recorded...
• Completely insert Power Plug into an AC outlet.
• Set POWER button to ON.
• Make sure power source is active.
• Check connectionsbetween VCR, external antenna, and TV.
• Check hock up selection. (P.4~5)
• Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctlyset.
(Channels [P.28])
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.30)
Timer recording cannot be performed... • Check clock is set to currenttime and date. .
• Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is left on and tuned to channel
to be recorded.
• Set recording starf/stop times correctly. (P.12)
• Make sure POWER button is setto OFF. (P.13)
• Timer recording may not be performed or continuedif a power
interruptionof more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a
Timer Recording, even after power is restored.
"ffrsre is no playback picture, or the playback * Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match Channel 3/4 switch on rear
picture is noisy or contains streaks.., panel of VCR (P.4) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
• AdjustTRACKING contrOlin either direction. (P.31)
• Tly Head Cleaning. (P.31)
Special effects playback, picture may contain • Set TV's Vertical HOWControl to "MANUAL" then adjust.
some vertical jitter when using a TV with an
Automatic Vertical Hold Control...
VCR cannot be controlled... • Make sure VCR LOCK is set k) off. (P.27)
• Make sure remote is in proper mode.
• Make sure unit is not in a Timer Record operation.
VCR cannot be remote controlled...
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR. (P.38)
• Avoid any object blockingsignal path.
• Inspect remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to oft. (P.27)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoorlight
may cause signal intederence.
ACTION and PROG buttonscannot be used... • Press VCR buttonfor VCR mode. (P.14)
• Check Setteties.
Programs cannot be viewed on IV... • Set VCR/TV selectorto "TV." (P.9)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
Video cassette cannot be inserted... • Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
• Insure no other tape is inside unit.
Video cassette cannot be removed... • Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet.
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started • Make sure cassette rec tab is intact. (P.30)
or the power is turned oft for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues • To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about
to rotate... 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play mode
and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
The top of the playback picturewaves back and • Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air IV
forth excessively.., signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during playback.
Slowly turnTV horizontalHold control to correct. If your TV has
no horizontalHold control or adjusting control is ineffective.
contact your nearest IV service center.
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