You cannot watch TV programs normally.
• Put the VCR in TV position, then change channels at the TV. (Press the VCR/TV button so that the VCR
light disappears from the display panel. Details are on pages 24, 27, and 28.)
• Check the connections between the VCR, TV, antenna/cable, and Cable Box/Direct Broadcast System (if
applicable). Details are on pages six-10.
You cannot insert a tape.
• Insert the tape, window side up, with the record tab facing you.
• Make sure a tape isn’t already in the VCR by pressing the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.
• Gently push on the center of the tape when putting it into the VCR. Never force the tape into the VCR.
• If a timer recording is programmed and the VCR power is off, you can not insert a tape without a
record tab.
You cannot remove a tape.
• Unplug the power cord for five minutes. Then, plug in the power cord again, then press the POWER
button on the VCR. If the tape does not eject, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR three to five
times. If the tape still does not eject, you may need to have an authorized servicer remove the tape.
• Connect the power plug to a power outlet completely.
VCR ejects the tape when you press the REC(ord)/OTR button or when you turn off the VCR
power for a timer recording.
• Make sure the tape has a record tab. Details are on page five.
Poor reception
• You may need to tune your TV again.
The motor (cylinder) rotates even when the VCR is in Stop mode.
• To enable the quick play mechanism, the cylinder will rotate for about five minutes. This is normal. The
quick play mechanism enables the tape deck to switch from Stop mode to Play mode in one second.
Line Input mode
• If you accidentally enter Line Input mode (AV FRONT or AV REAR will appear on your TV screen
briefly), press the CH(annel)
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/
p
buttons or use the Number buttons to select another channel.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• During playback, Hi-Fi audio may temporarily revert to normal audio when you adjust tracking. This is
normal.
• When connecting the VCR to a stereo TV, you will only get stereo sound if you use audio cables to con-
nect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV. Make sure the TV is in
Line (Auxiliary) Input mode.
• When you connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, the stereo
light on the TV might not glow. But, as long as the VCR’s on-screen status display indicates you are
receiving a stereo signal, you are receiving a stereo signal. This is normal. Details are on page 55.
• Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi audio will play in Hi-Fi audio. Tapes recorded in normal audio will play in
monaural (single-source or single-channel) audio.
Cleaning the Video Heads
• Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time you insert a tape. However, the heads may
become dirty. If so, use a commercially-available head cleaner or have an authorized servicer clean the
video heads. Eventually, you may need to replace the heads.
The playback picture is too dim, too bright, or fluctuates in brightness.
• Some programs may be broadcast with copyright protection technology in order to protect the rights of
copyright owners. This technology is used on programs that are recorded on video tapes or Digital
Video Discs (DVDs), as well as some programs broadcast by antenna/cable/satellite television channels.
Programs broadcast with copyright protection technology may not record clearly. Likewise, if you play a
tape that is a recording of a copyright protected program, the picture may not be clear. Tapes of copy-
right protected programs may have a picture that is dark or dim, or the brightness of the picture may
fluctuate. Therefore, you should avoid recording or playing copies of copyright protected programs.
This VCR incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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