Sylvania 6240VE Precautions Troubleshooting Guide, Specifications, Problem Corrective Action

4. Precautions

Precautions Troubleshooting Guide

Install Location

For safety and optimum performance of your VCR:

•Install the VCR in a horizontal and sta- ble position. Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.

•Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

•Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

•Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for

Important Copyright Information

Unauthorized recording or use of broad- cast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unau- thorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copy- right owners.

A Note about Recycling

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accor- dance with your local regulations con- cerning chemical wastes.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding – in particular, specify- ing that the cable ground shall be con- nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

If you are having problems operating your product even though you have followed the instructions in this manual, check the following list of problems and corrective actions. You may be able to solve the problem yourself.

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.	• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is impossible.	• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
	• Make sure the power is off.
	• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Recording mode.	• Make sure the tape has a record tab. If needed, cover the hole with
	cellophane tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy.	• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing the CHANNEL
	buttons.
No playback picture (only sound	• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “Auto Head Cleaning” on
can be heard.)	page 8.
	• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No or poor playback picture.	• Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3. If channel 3 is already
	occupied for broadcasting, change the RF output to channel 4, and
	change the TV channel to channel 4. (See “RF Output Channel” on
	page 1 for the detail.)
	• Fine tune the channel reception on your TV.
TV programs cannot be seen nor-	• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 1.
mally.	• Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the VCR/TV
	indicator on the VCR disappears.
No VCR operation from the	• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
infrared Remote Control.	• Check batteries in remote control.
Video or color fades in and out when	• You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy
making a copy of a video tape.	guard protection.

2 hours until its inside is dry.

FCC Warning

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equip- ment if an unauthorized change or modi- fication is made.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE- SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

Specifications

Video Heads :	Four Heads	Power requirement : 120V, 60Hz
Operating temperature : 41°F~104°F		Power consumption : 14 Watts
	(5°C~40°C)	Dimensions :	W 14-3/16” (360mm)
Converter output :	VHF Channel 3 or 4.		H 3-5/8” (92mm)
			D 8-9/16” (216mm)
		Weight :	4.0 lbs. (1.8 Kg.)
			(approx.)

•Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and legal obligation.

•If an explanation in the Owner’s Manual is not consistent across languages, please refer to the English version.

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