Panasonic Omnivision PVQ-V200 Operating Instructions Manual page 28

iheck the following points once again if you are having trouble with your VCR.
TV program cannot be recorded...
Check connections between VCR, external antenna, and TV.
Check hook up selection. (P.4-5)
Make sure your antenna system (CABLE or TV) is correctly set.
(Channels [P.22})
Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (P.24)
Timer recording cannot be performed... Confirm that clock is set to current time and date.
Make sure Cable/DSS box (if used) is leff on and tuned to
channel to be recorded.
Set recording start/stop times correctly, (P.12)
• Make sure POWER button is set to OFF. (P.12, 13)
Timer recording may not be performed or continued if a power
interruption of more than 1 minute occurs before or during, a
Timer Recording, even after power is restored.
There is no playback picture, or the playback • Select channel 3 or 4 on TV to match VCR output channel (3 or 4)
_icture is noisy or contains streaks... (P.6) or select LINE.
• Set VCR/TV selector to "VCR."
• Adjust TRACKING control in either direction. (P.25)
• Try Head Cleaning. (P.25)
Special effects playback, picture may contain • Set TV's Vertical Hold Control 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 to off. (P.20)
• Make sure remote is in proper mode. (P.14)
• Make sure Timer Record is not in progress.
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VCR cannot be remote controlled..,
ACTION and PROG buttons cannot be used...
Programs cannot be viewed on TV...
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
Video cassette ejects when a recording is started
or the power is turned off for timer recording...
In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER) continues
to rotate...
The top of the playback picture waves back and
forth excessively._
• Aim Remote Control directly at remote sensor on VCR, (P.34)
I • Avoid any object blocking signal path.
• Check remote batteries. (P.4)
• Make sure VCR LOCK is set to off. (P.20)
• Exposing VCR remote sensor to direct fluorescent or outdoor
light may cause signal interference.
• Press VCR button for VCR mode. (P.14)
• Check remote Batteries. (P.4)
• Set VCR/TV selector to "TV." (P.9)
• Make sure proper signal source is selected.
• Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab facing you.
• insure no other tape is inside unit.
• Completely insert Power Plug into AC outlet.
• Make sure cassette rec tab is intact. (P.24)
• To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for
about 5 minutes. This reduces response time from Stop to Play
mode and from Play to Rewind Search mode.
• Because VCR playback signal is not as stable as off-the-air TV
signal, top of TV screen may be bent or unstable during
playback. Slowly turn TV horizontal Hold control to correct. If
your TV has no horizontal Hold control or adjusting control is
ineffective, contact your nearest TV service center,
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for
product assistance at 201-348-9090.
To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262).