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Appendix: reference
Time counter not working or time counter not
working in search modes
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The time counter does not advance during unrecorded
portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is
encountered, the time counter will hold its count until
recorded material is detected again.
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A minus (–) will appear in front of the time if you rewind the
tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00.
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The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.
Will not record or play
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Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
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Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
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Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
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Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press
PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
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Check the Pro-Tect Plus™ feature.
Rewind does not operate
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Check to make sure the tape is not already rewound.
VCR Plus+ recording or timer recording not made or
wrong program recorded
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Check to make sure the correct VCR Plus+ program number is
entered.
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Check to make sure the program was entered correctly
(wrong channel or times).
VCR cannot turn on or control cable box or satellite
receiver.
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Check to make sure VCR was set up for cable box or satellite
receiver control or try repositioning the cable box or satellite
receiver.
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Check to make sure the cable box or satellite receiver was
turned on when recording was to begin.
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Power interruption. Reset the clock.
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Check to see if time and date are correct – including AM/PM.
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Check to make sure the program did not exceed the tape’s
length or the tape was not rewound beforehand.
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Check to make sure the VCR was turned off at the time
recording was to start.
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Check to make sure there was a tape in the VCR and the
cassette’s safety tab was intact.
