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BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Make sure by first checking the following points.
No power.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
Although the power is on, it
does not operate.
A TV program that is
selected by the VCR does
not appear on the screen.
A TV program selected by the
VCR does not appear in color.
RECORDING
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
Antenna connection is not correct.
Antenna cable is disconnected.
The video channel is not in the
correct position.
The TV is not set to the video
channel 3 or 4.
The TV/VCR selector is set at TV
mode. (The TV/VCR indicator is not lit).
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE
mode.
The TV/CATV menu option setting.
The erase prevention tab of the
video cassette is broken off.
INPUT SELECT is set to the LINE
mode.
The time is not set correctly.
The recording start/end time is not
set correctly.
The TIMER REC button has not
been pressed. (The T.REC indicator
is not lit).
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
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The AC power cord is not connected.
Connect the AC power cord to the
AC outlet.
Cassette is not inserted.
Insert a video cassette.
Connect it correctly.
Reconnect the antenna cable.
Set it to CH 3 or 4.
Set the TV channel selector to the 3 or
4 position.
Press the TV/VCR selector button.
(The TV/VCR indicator will light).
Press the INPUT SELECT button to
select the TV mode.
Set the TV/CATV menu option to select
TV or CATV mode.
Place a piece of vinyl tape over the gap.
Press the INPUT SELECT button to
select the TV mode.
Reset the present time.
Set the start/end time.
Press the TIMER REC button.
(The T.REC indicator will light).
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PLAYBACK
No picture on screen when
playing back a recorded tape.
Noise bars on screen.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control does not work.
The TV is not set to the video
channel 3 or 4.
Tracking adjustment beyond range
of automatic tracking circuit.
Video heads are dirty.
The tape is worn or damaged.
It is not aimed at the remote sensor.
Distance too far or too much light
in the room.
There is an obstacle in the path
of the beam.
Clear the path of the beam.
Operate within 15 feet (5 meters)
reduce the light in the room.
Aim it at the remote sensor.
Try another tape.
Have the video heads cleaned.
Adjust tracking manually using the
Manual TRACKING
▼
and
▲
buttons
on remote control.
Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or adjust
the fine tuning button on your TV set.
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POWER
TV programs cannot be
seen using the TV selector.
The batteries are weak.
The +, – polarity of the batteries are
not inserted correctly.
The TV/VCR function is in the
VCR mode.
Set to TV, or turn off the VCR power
button.
Insert correctly.
Replace the batteries.
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