TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the following guide for the possible remedy of a problem before contacting the Customer Service. Sometimes a perfor- mance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. It could save your time and money.
General
TV/VCR mode
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE REMEDY | PAGE |
No power | • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. | 9 |
| • (In case of power failure) Check the breaker. | |
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No operation by remote control | • Check if the batteries are weak or inserted incorrectly. | 7 |
| Replace weak batteries and insert with their polarities (+/- |
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| signs) as indicated. |
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| • Aim the remote control at the remote sensor and operate | |
| within 23 feet (7 m) of the unit. |
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| • Remove all obstacles to clear the path of the infrared signal. | |
| • Check the infrared signal output. | 34 |
| • Select the correct mode to operate by pressing [SELECT]. | 9 |
| • The operable range from the unit is 10 feet (3m) within 15˚. | |
Poor or no picture | • Check if antenna or cable is connected properly. | 6 |
| • Check for the broken pin or wire of antenna cable. | |
| • Check for source of reception disturbance. | |
| • Press [SELECT] to select the correct mode. | 9 |
| • Perform channel scanning to memorize available TV channels. | 13 |
| • Try another channel. If OK, then possible station problem. | |
| • Adjust picture control (COLOR/CONTRAST/BRIGHT etc.). | 9 |
| • Check for magnetism from nearby appliances and try | |
| degaussing. |
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Poor or no picture in playback | • Adjust tracking control. | 15 |
| • Try video head cleaning. | 34 |
| • The videotape may be old or worn. Replace with new one. | |
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Poor or no sound | • Adjust volume control using [VOL. X / Y]. | |
| • Try another channel. If OK, then possible station problem. | |
| • Check if the unit is in Still mode or Slow motion playback. | 15 |
| If so, press [PLAY B] to return to normal playback. |
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Cannot go into recording mode | • Make sure the cassette has an | 15 |
| sary, cover the hole with plastic tape. |
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Timer recording does not work | • Make sure the begin/end time is set correctly. | 19 |
or results in failure | • Make sure the power is off to activate timer recording. | 19 |
| • Check if the unit’s clock is set to current time and date. | 10 |
| • The program may contain copy protection signals that restricts | |
| copying. |
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| • The timer setting overlapped with another setting has priority. | 20 |
| • Check if the tape reached the end during recording. | |
| • Check if the power failure during recording. | |
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Picture or color fades in and out | • You cannot copy a copyrighted videotape. You are experienc- | 21 |
when copying a videotape | ing copy guard protection. |
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