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ADDITIONAL
INFORMA
TION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette.
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A cassette is already in the VCR.
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Check if the VCR indicator panel is lit. If not, make sure power
cord is plugged in.
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If the
indicator flashes, press
POWER
again.
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Press
TV/VCR
to select the VCR mode.
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Set the television to the same channel selected on the VCR
OUTPUT CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH. (CH3 or CH4).
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Adjust the Tuning Control on the television to obtain the best
picture.
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The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of
cellophane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different
cassette.
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Set the television to the VCR channel (3 or 4) depending upon
the selected channel on the back of the VCR. (Output Channel).
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Try a different cassette tape.
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The heads may require cleaning.
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Take VCR to a qualified Service Center for service.
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Adjust fine tuning knob on television set to obtain best picture.
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Adjust the tracking control.
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Take VCR to Service Center for service.
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Weak or dead batteries.
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Do not block sensor.
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Reset time according to instructions. Power has been interrupted.
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Setup recording time according to instructions.
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Be sure the AM-PM display is correct.
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The cassette has had the safety tab removed. Stick a piece of cello-
phane tape over the safety tab hole or select a different cassette.
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Insert a cassette.
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The TV station sent the wrong XDS information. Use the Manual
Clock Set procedure on page 21.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No picture appears on TV
screen.
A picture appears on TV screen
but is not clear.
The VCR will not go into the
recording mode, even when
REC/ITR
is pressed.
No picture appears on television
screen when
PLAY
is pressed.
No picture, but audio is clear.
Interference on playback
picture.
The VCR cannot be remotely
controlled or the remote control
has short range.
“ - - : - - ” appears on the indicator
panel.
VCR does not start at preset
record starting time.
The tape is ejected in the timer
mode.
indicator flashes.
The Auto Clock Setup procedure
enters the wrong date and/or time.
SYMPTOM
CHECK POINT & CORRECTION
