Troubleshooting
Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.
Symptom
The power cord is disconnected.
No power.
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No disc is inserted.
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The power is on, but
No tape is inserted.
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the unit does not work.
The TV is not set to receive the unit
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No picture.
signal output.
The video cable is not connected
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securely.
The connected TV power is turned off.
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The Digital Audio Output is set to the
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No sound.
wrong position.
The playback picture is
The disc is dirty.
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poor.
Tape heads are dirty.
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Tape is a rental or was recorded on
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another VCR.
No disc is inserted.
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The unit does not start
No tape is inserted.
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playback.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
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The disc is placed upside down.
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The disc is not placed within the guide.
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The disc is dirty.
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The Remote Control
The Remote Control is not pointed at
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the remote sensor of the unit.
does not work properly.
The Remote Control is too far from the
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unit.
There is an obstacle in the path of the
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Remote Control and the unit.
The batteries in the Remote Control are
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exhausted.
This Remote Control uses the same
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buttons for VCR and DVD functions
(ex. PLAY).
Camcorder image via
The unit SOURCE SELECT is not set to
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A/V input to the unit is
LINE1 or LINE2.
not shown on TV
screen.
Moisture condensation can occur:
• When the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm
place.
• Under extremely humid conditions.
Cause
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet
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securely.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
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disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Select the appropriate video input mode
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on the TV so the picture from the unit
appears on the TV screen.
Connect the video cable securely.
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Turn on the TV.
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Set the Digital Audio Output to the
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correct position, then turn on the unit
again by pressing POWER.
Clean the disc.
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Clean video heads.
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Use TRK (v/V) for manual tracking
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adjustment while tape is playing.
Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the
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disc or tape indicator in the display
window is lit.)
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc
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type, color system, and Regional code.)
Place the disc with the playback side down.
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Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
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inside the guide.
Clean the disc.
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Point the Remote Control at the remote
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sensor of the unit.
Operate the Remote Control within 23 ft
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(7 m).
Remove the obstacle.
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Replace the batteries with new ones.
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When using a VCR tape, first press the
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VCR button. When using a DVD, first
press the DVD button.
Use INPUT to select LINE input
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source (LINE1 or LINE2).
Moisture Condensation
In locations where moisture condensation may occur:
• Keep the unit plugged into an AC power outlet with
POWER On. This will help prevent condensation.
• When condensation has occurred, wait a few hours
for the unit to dry before using it.
Correction
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