Other Information
Streaks in picture during normal playback
•Press one of the TRACKING buttons to move streaks up or down for the best picture.
•Check to make sure the tape is of good quality and not worn out.
Time counter not working or time counter not working in search modes
•The time counter does not advance during unrecorded portions of tape. When an unrecorded segment of tape is encountered, the time counter will hold its count until recorded material is detected again.
•A minus
•The time counter disappears during search; this is normal.
Will not play
•Check to make sure there is a tape in the VCR.
•Try ejecting and reinserting the cassette.
•Check to make sure the tape is not broken.
•Check to make sure the VCR is not in pause mode. Press PAUSE or PLAY to return to normal playback.
•Check the
Will not Auto Channel Search active channels correctly
•Check to make sure the antenna connections are secure and correct.
•Check to make sure the Signal Type: CABLE/ANTENNA feature is set correctly.
•If Detect Automatically was selected for the Signal Type in the AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH menu, try using either CABLE TV or ANTENNA instead.
•May not be necessary if using a cable box for all channels. Contact your local cable company for more information.
Tape plays back in slow motion
•Press PLAY to return to normal playback.
Cassette with safety tab removed does not start to play automatically
•Check to make sure the AUTO PLAY ON/OFF feature is set to ON.
Time counter disappears during searching
•This is normal.
There is no stereo sound during playback
•Make sure the Tape Playback feature is set to
•You must use A/V cables (not provided) and jacks to connect the VCR to the TV (or stereo) to hear true stereo sound during playback.
The stereo Audio is too noisy
•The stereo signal is weak. Set the Reception: STEREO/SAP/MONO to MONO.
•Press either the TRACKING – or + button to minimize picture noise.
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