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Troubleshooting Guide
Before contacting Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem
Explanation/Solution
No power.
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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.
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A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
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Check that the VCR has not been safety-locked (
LOCK
displayed). If so, hold P/STILL ( ) down for at least five
seconds to release it.
The television program was not recorded.
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Check the VCR/antenna connections.
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Is the VCR tuner properly set?
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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?
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Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.
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If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
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Check that the channel number selected with the
Timer Program code is correct.
No playback picture or the picture
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Press the TRACKING buttons (
or
).
is distorted.
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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.
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Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is
the VCR’s tuner.
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Check the TV.VCR/antenna connections.
Noise bar or streaks on playback.
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Press the TRACKING buttons (
or
) to minimize this effect.
No operation when the:
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Check that tape is not already fully wound.
• REW button is pressed ; or
• F.F button is pressed.
When the P/STILL ( ) button is pressed
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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
) to minimize this effect.
Incorrect operations or no display.
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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:
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the model and serial number on the rear of your VCR ;
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the warranty information ; and
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a clear description of the problem.
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center.
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