Recording will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The 1 indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.]
–The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off.
Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required.
[The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.]
Adjusting the Playback Picture
Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually.
If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment):
If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below.
–The aerial or aerial cable is defective.
Check the aerial connection to the VCR. See pages 5. Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check your aerial.
–The VCR is not correctly tuned. Retune the VCR. See pages
–A1 or A2 has been selected. Select the required TV programme.
During normal or slow playback, press the Channel button N I (j) or J (i) until the bars noise disappear.
–If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above.
TV screen
Playback picture containing noise bars
[Timer recording cannot be performed.]
–The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set.
Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present time. (Note that this is a
See page 10.
–The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect. Set the recording starting and ending time correctly.
–The VCR has not been set for timer recording.
Press the TIMER (REC) button A after programming for timer recording.
[AV external recordings cannot be made.]
–A1 or A2 has not been selected.
Select A1 or A2 by pressing the INPUT SELECT button K.
–External AV connections are incorrect.
Check that the connections for external video and audio sources are correct. See page 18.
–A1 has not been selected. [DIRECT REC] is set to [ON]. Set [DIRECT REC] to [OFF]. See page 13.
The remote control will not operate correctly
The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].
[The remote control does not operate correctly.]
–The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the VCR.
Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed.
–The distance is too far.
Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR.
–The batteries are exhausted.
Replace the batteries. Note the precautions for replacement on page 2.
–The batteries are incorrectly fitted with
To Return to Auto Tracking:
Press the Channel button N I (j) and J (i) simultaneously.
If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down (V-Lock Adjustment):
If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following operation.
During still playback, keep the Channel button N I (j) or J (i) pressed until the picture stops scrolling.
Precautions:
–With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking.
–If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions.
However, these are not malfunctions.
Dirt on the video heads
If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly.
(See the following conditions.)
Normal picture | Small amount | Large amount |
| of dirt | of dirt |
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette
If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance.
Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by warranty.
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