Other Information
Tape won’t play or record
•If you’re using the remote control, press VCR to put the remote in VCR mode before you press PLAY or RECORD.
•Make sure a videotape has been inserted.
•Eject and reinsert tape.
•The tape might be broken — try another tape.
•Check to see if the safety tab has been removed. If it has, the TV/VCR/DVD will not record.
•The TV/VCR/DVD might be in pause mode. Press PLAY on the remote to return the tape to play mode.
Time counter not working
•The time counter will not advance during unrecorded portions of tape.
•You have rewound the tape farther back than a counter reading of 0:00:00. A minus
•OTR recording is set.
Snow or streaks in picture or no picture during tape playback
•Some snow/streaks are normal during search, pause, frame advance, and
•Check tape. It may be worn out or of poor quality.
•Might need to adjust the tracking. Go to page 42 for instructions.
TV/VCR/DVD makes noise when VCR stopped
•VCR is removing tape from heads, which is normal. The head cylinder inside the VCR continues to rotate for a few minutes after you put the VCR in stop mode.
DVD Playback Problems
DVD won’t play
•Make sure disc is for Region 1 for this player.
•Make sure the correct type of disc is inserted. Go to page 20 for more information.
•Disc may be dirty. Clean disc. Go to page 73 for more information.
DVD’s Disc Language different than players menu’s
•Some DVD’s menus may not be available in your language.
DVD playback volume lower or higher than expected
•Check compression and digital audio settings. Go to page 62 for more information.
DVD playback image is boxed in or distorted
•Verify the correct TV MODE setting. Go to page 60 for more information.
No Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) effect output to the receiver
•Virtual Dolby (QSURROUND) is not available while listening to the audio through the digital output jacks.
Disc will not play
•Parental Control set. Go to page 61 for more information.
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