TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the
PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.
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Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
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Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is not possible.
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Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
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Make sure the power is off.
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Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.
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Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If needed, cover the
hole with plastic tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy.
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Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using the CHANNEL
▲
or
▼
button on the VCR.
Cannot view a tape but the audio is
OK.
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Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to "AUTO HEAD
CLEANING" below.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No picture or poor picture on
playback.
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Set your TV to the VCR mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the "VCR" indicator on the display comes on.
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Fine tune your TV.
On-the-air TV programs cannot be
seen.
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Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 18.
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Set your TV to the TV mode and/or press the VCR/TV button so that
the "VCR" indicator on the display disappears.
No operation from the infrared
Remote Control.
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Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
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Check batteries in remote control.
Video or color fades in and out when
making a copy of a video tape.
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You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing
copy guard protection.
MAINTENANCE
SERVICING
Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to cor-
rect the problem by yourself. There are no user-service-
able parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and
take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for serv-
icing.
CABINET CLEANING
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Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of
the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm
water and wrung dry.
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Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecti-
cide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause
damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
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Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or re-
move a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
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Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumu-
lated on the video heads after long periods of use, or the
usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem.
If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback,
the video heads in your VCR may need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
consult our nearest Authorized Service Center.
NOTES:
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Remember to read the instructions included with the
video head cleaner before use.
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Clean video heads only when problems occur.
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