Mitsubishi HS-U780 Owner's Manual page 73

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The VCR won't turn on.
Check the power cord and the AC outlet.
Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold
the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds
until the LOCK light disappears.
See Chapter 1, "Getting to
Know Your VCR."
The VCR power is on but
no controls work.
• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold
the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds
until the LOCK light disappears.
• Press the TIMER RESET but_;on.
See Chapter 3, "Operating
You,: VCR."
You can't see the VCR's
picture on your TV.
• Check the TV's input setting.
• Check to see that your VCR is not set to "LI"
or "L2."
See Chapter 3, "Operating
Your VCR."
Poor picture when watch-
ing the VCR's tuner on your
TV.
• Check the video channel setting.
• Check your TV's fine tuning if'using an older
TV.
• Check your connections to make sure they are
secure.
See Chapter 3, "Operating
Your VCR."
VCR REC button doesn't
function.
• Check the erasure prevention tab on the
cassette.
See Chapter 3, _Operatmg
Your VCR."
No picture during
recording.
• Checkthe hook-up.
• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct
channel or input.
See Chapter 2, "Connect-
ing Your VCR" or ChapLer
3, "Operating Your VCR."
VCR does not record TV
program.
Check the VCR tuning.
Check the input selection on the VCR. Does
the front panel display show "LI" or "L2"? If so,
you must switch it to tuner by pressing the
INPUT button.
See C, h apter 3, "Operati ng
Your VCR."
The VCR timer recording
does not operate.
• Check that the programmed recording light
lights up on the fluorescent display.
• Check the clocktime.
• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before
the start time.
See Chapter 3, "Operating
Your VCR."
Noise in the picture and • Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if See Chapter 4, "Using the
distorted sound, necessary. Advanced Features."
Poor or no Hi-Fi sound. • Check the monitor settings. See Chapter 3, "Operating
• Check the quality of the video tape. Your VCR."
Playback is noisy or • Try automatic head cleaning.
"snowy':'. • Clean the video heads using a dry-type video
head cleaning cassette. Do not use a wet-type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR.
Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could
shorten head life. Be sure to follow the
cleaning instructions carefully.
• Have your VCR video heads cleaned by a
qualified service technician.
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