Troubleshooting
Guide
Before contacting Samsung authorized
service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem
Explanation/Solution
No power.
•
Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
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Have you pressed the VCR POWER button?
You cannot insert a video cassette.
•
A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab faring you.
•
Check that the VCR has not been safety-locked (:l:Z)_
displayed). If so, hold P/STILL (11) down for at least five
seconds to release it.
The television program was not recorded.
•
Check the VCR/antenna connections.
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Is the VCR tuner properly set?
•
Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful.
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Was the VCR POWER button pressed to activate the timer?
•
Re-checkthe recording start/stoptime
settings.
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If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
•
Check that the channel number selected with the
Timer Program code is correct.
No playback picture or the picture
•
Press the TRACKING buttons (A or v).
is distorted.
•
Check to see if you are using a pre-recorded tape.
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Check the playback system in the USER SET Menu.
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Check the SQPB in the USER SET2 Menu. (See page 31)
You cannot see normal broadcasts.
•
Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is
the VCR's tuner.
•
Check the TV.VCR/antenna connections.
Noise barorstreakson
playback.
•
PresstheTRACKING buttons(_,, or v)to
minimize this effect.
No operation when the:
•
Check that tape is not already fully wound.
• REW button is pressed ; or
• F.F button is pressed.
When the P/STILL (11) button is pressed
•
A still picture may have "noise bars", depending on the
during playback, the still picture has severe
condition of the tape. Press the TRACKING buttons
"noise bar" streaks.
(_ or v)
to minimize this effect.
Incorrect operations or no display.
•
Use a pencil to press the RESET button and re-initialize
the VCR. All preset data is lost.
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
• .
the model and serial number on the rear of your VCR ;
• .
the warranty information ; and
• . a clear description of the problem.
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized
service center,