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Troubleshooting
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The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the
display window.
• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
set to LINE2 (see page 73).
The SMARTLINK
function does not work.
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK,
or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and
your TV.
• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter
does not appear on the
TV screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an
NTSC-recorded tape.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
Symptom
Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
